Security Officer Access Control Driver

Allied Universal•San Diego, CA

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control Driver in San Diego, California, you will serve and safeguard clients at a utilities location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, and maintain accurate access records. The role includes providing customer service, communicating professionally, maintaining a visible security presence, and conducting routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license in the job state; the description also specifies a valid commercial driver’s license for the post. This is a full-time position paying $20.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, Tuesday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Sunday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening, as permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local laws and regulations. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, collaborative, and people-first, with a culture guided by agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. The company offers access to shift tools, paid training and career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, insurance benefits, and discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience.
Valid driver’s license in the state where the job is located; the posting specifies a valid commercial driver’s license for this driving post.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out security-related procedures and site-specific access control policies, provide customer service, and participate in emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor entry, and maintain accurate access-related records according to site procedures.
Respond calmly and constructively to access control alarms, incidents, and critical situations, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as required.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
Communicate professionally with employees, contractors, visitors, and emergency responders while supporting site-specific security operations.