Security Officer Part Time Building Access Control

Allied Universal • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for building access control at an assigned site in Santa Ana, California. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Employees may work varying part-time hours and can build up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed rate is $23.25 per hour. The scheduled shift is Sunday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.

The officer provides customer service while following site-specific security procedures, conducts unarmed patrols, monitors access points and visitor activity, responds to incidents and alarms, and documents and communicates security-related observations. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Applicable licensing may be required before employment.

Requirements

• At least one year 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 a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required before employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security procedures, policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout galleries, collection areas, offices, entry points, and the surrounding perimeter to identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity according to site policies, assist with controlled entry, and direct guests as needed.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Accurately document observations, patrols, incidents, and security-related concerns, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

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 more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED