Security Officer Gated Community

Allied Universal • Mission Viejo, CA

1d • 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 an Access Control Officer at a residential community, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access, responding to security-related concerns, and providing exceptional customer service. You will use computer or tablet systems to document activity and communicate clearly with residents, visitors, and team members. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Requirements

• 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.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable 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.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control entry and exit at community access points, verify visitor authorization, and maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and delivery records.
• Respond to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential community grounds, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Communicate professionally with residents, visitors, and property representatives while documenting observations, incidents, and unusual activity.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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