Security Officer Patrol Government Building

Allied Universal•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time, unarmed Security Officer Patrol Government Building in Costa Mesa, California. The officer will help safeguard clients by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible presence, supporting access control, and providing customer service and clear communication. The role requires at least 30 hours per week. The schedule has not yet been assigned and will be determined during hiring, onboarding, and training based on business needs; a manager will work with the employee to assign it before the start date. The officer will carry out security procedures and site policies, respond calmly to incidents, conduct interior, exterior, and perimeter patrols, monitor access points, report concerns, and complete required logs and reports. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local regulations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
At least 2 years of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any licensing requirements applicable under state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Handcuffing certification.
Access control and badge experience.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and use problem-solving skills, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the business, interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access points and report suspicious activity, hazards, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with company and site-specific procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Retirement plans.
Disability insurance.
Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program.
Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
Flexible scheduling with a variety of open shifts.
Access to technology for real-time shift visibility and shift claiming.