Security Officer Gated Community

Allied Universal • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Gated Community Access Control in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a residential community, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by managing entry points, verifying authorized access, and providing exceptional customer service to residents and visitors. You will maintain a professional presence, respond to security-related concerns, and use clear communication to help support a positive community experience. Join Allied Universal, where caring teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation put people first.

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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and delivery records in accordance with community procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of community common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Report observed hazards, suspicious activity, access-control concerns, and maintenance issues to appropriate personnel and document activities in required reports.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• 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