Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal • Long Beach, CA

3d • 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 Officer - Access Control in Long Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer in a transportation location, where you will help manage access control, verify badges and visitor entry, monitor assigned areas, and support daily security-related operations. This role offers the chance to provide outstanding customer service, use technology as part of your routine, and work with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and acting with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by following site-specific procedures, managing access points, and/or supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control entry and exit activity for employees, visitors, drivers, and/or vendors by checking identification, credentials, and authorized access status.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report security-related matters according to site guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, gate areas, loading and unloading zones, and the surrounding perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Maintain accurate logs of visitor, vehicle, and/or delivery activity, and communicate relevant updates with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees