Security Officer Job in La Palma, CA

Overview

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.

Job Description

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:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 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.

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.

Closing

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: www.aus.com.

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: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1709384