Security Officer Gated Community

Allied Universal • Irvine, CA

16h • 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 Gated Community in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location where you will help manage access control, monitor assigned areas, complete routine patrols, and support badge-related processes while delivering outstanding customer service. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys using technology, communicating clearly, and contributing to a caring, reliable team that values agility, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in daily security-related operations.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, tenants, and staff by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification, authorize access for approved individuals, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery activity in accordance with location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant details to property management, emergency personnel, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the property, common areas, parking locations, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Support front entrance and gate operations by answering questions, providing directions, maintaining accurate activity logs, and reporting maintenance, access, and/or policy issues through appropriate channels.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy 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