Security Guard Access Control
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 Officer Access Control in San Luis Obispo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will help manage access control, monitor site activity, and support security-related operations through a visible, professional presence. You will greet visitors, verify credentials, and communicate clearly with staff and guests while contributing to a caring culture built on teamwork, reliability, innovation, and integrity.
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.
- Active CA Guard Card required
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or drivers by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, process visitor and/or contractor access, and maintain accurate access control records for the location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, shipping and receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and report security-related concerns.
- Support screening and checkpoint activities for employees, visitors, and/or deliveries, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
