Security Officer Building Access Control

Allied Universal • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a premier commercial real estate location, you will be a welcoming presence while helping to monitor access, observe activity, and support security-related procedures. This role combines strong customer service and communication with a professional, people-first approach. At Allied Universal, you will contribute to a caring, reliable team that values agility, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Possess at least 6 months 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

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes, and directing guests according to property policies.
• Answer phones, manage inquiries, and support lobby operations by documenting incidents, receiving deliveries, and communicating security-related concerns to property management and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while contacting appropriate personnel and/or first responders as needed.
• Maintain awareness of lobby activity and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence and professional interaction.

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