Security Guard - Access Control Monitor

Allied Universal • Glendale, CA

1d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Guard - Access Control Monitor in Studio City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a school location, you will help manage entry points, verify identification, support badge access, and monitor visitor flow using computer and/or tablet systems. You will remain highly visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with staff, students, and guests to help reduce incidents. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Having customer service experience is preferred.
• Having a guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Having access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, parents, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Manage access control at designated entrances by verifying identification, monitoring visitor check-in and/or check-out, issuing visitor passes, and directing authorized persons to appropriate destinations.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems, and report irregular activity, maintenance concerns, and policy exceptions through required communication and documentation channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including supporting lockdown, evacuation, and reunification procedures as directed by site leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, common areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or suspicious activity, and report observations per site procedures.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED