Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal•Rancho Cordova, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Access Control Officer in Rancho Cordova, California, supporting a technology, media, and telecommunications location. The role helps safeguard employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, responding to alarms and access-related concerns, and maintaining a visible security presence. The position calls for customer-focused communication, reliability, integrity, and teamwork. The schedule is Thursday and Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The pay rate is $21.10 per hour. Officers can use Allied Universal’s Claim a Shift platform to view and claim additional shifts. The role includes paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

Requirements

At least one year of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Possess a 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.
State or local licensing requirements may apply and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
CPR certification.
Experience with alarm panels.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site-specific access control procedures and policies, and carrying out emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor access points; verify identification and authorization credentials; issue and collect visitor badges; and maintain accurate visitor and contractor access records.
Operate access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment, and report access irregularities, equipment concerns, and other security-related issues to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, following established escalation and notification procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, exits, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.