Security Officer Residential Community

Allied Universal•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Security Officer serving a residential community in Newport Beach, California, you will help maintain a welcoming and secure environment. You will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, and assist residents, visitors, and vendors. The role also includes routine patrols, a visible security presence to help deter incidents, and providing customer service and professional communication. The position is full-time with a mixed shift schedule: Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The pay rate is $21.00 per hour. Applicants must have at least six months of security-related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.

Requirements

At least 6 months of security-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply under state or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience.
Customer service experience.
Guard card or license.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and property staff while carrying out access control procedures and site-specific policies, and participating in emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify visitor authorization, manage guest access, and maintain accurate access-related records according to site procedures.
Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and critical situations calmly and professionally, resolving problems and escalating matters as appropriate.
Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, building exteriors, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
Communicate professionally with residents, visitors, contractors, and property personnel, and report security-related observations and incidents.