Security Officer - Access Control

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.

As a Security Officer - Access Control in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a financial services location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue and track badges, and support visitor check-in while monitoring cameras and conducting routine patrols. You will stay highly visible, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with staff and guests. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to a reliable, innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, managing visitor check-in and/or badging, and directing guests, contractors, and deliveries according to post orders.
• Monitor entry points, alarms, and surveillance systems as assigned, and document access activity and unusual conditions in required logs and reports.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and supporting arriving responders per site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify maintenance and security-related concerns. Working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet, 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.

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.

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