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 a Security Officer Full Time Building Access Control in La Palma, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor alarm panels, and provide exceptional customer service. You will serve as a visible, approachable presence, helping to support a secure environment through clear communication and professional responsiveness. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time / Overnight Shift
Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
- Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and appointments, issue visitor credentials, and direct guests according to established access-control procedures.
- Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and communication systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents, access-control issues, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate visitor, delivery, and incident documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front-desk environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess one or more years of security-related experience.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- 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.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
- Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law
- For more information:
- If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department
- To find an office near you, please visit:
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Allied Universal Los Angeles/Orange County is Martin Rivera.
