Security Officer Building Access Control

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Allied Universal is hiring a full time Security Officer Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA. You will monitor access, patrol lobbies and parking areas, assist tenants and visitors, and document incidents while delivering outstanding customer service on a swing shift; pay is $22.50 per hour. Requirements include at least 1 year of security experience, 21+ years old, high school diploma or equivalent, comfortable with a computer or tablet, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Preferred: access control or badge experience and lifting up to 20 lbs. Apply online with requisition 2026-1635565, tailor your resume to security and service strengths, and note you are local.

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Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access awareness while delivering outstanding customer service and communication. In a people-first culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming environment for tenants and visitors.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $22.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed02:30 PM - 11:00 PMThur02:30 PM - 11:00 PMFri02:30 PM - 11:00 PMSat02:30 PM - 11:00 PMSun02:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or property staff by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, maintenance concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observations according to site guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout lobbies, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
• Monitor access points, assist with visitor and contractor entry procedures, and report security-related issues, hazards, and/or suspicious activity to property management or appropriate contacts.
• Support daily operations at a commercial real estate location by maintaining a visible presence, providing directions and assistance, and completing assigned reports and/or logs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs preferred.
• Have access control or badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1635565