Security Officer Access Control Jobs

Security Officer Access Control

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 Access Control in Van Nuys, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Professional at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access activities, monitor assigned areas from a stationary post, and support security-related operations with strong communication and customer service. In our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will help create a professional environment while acting with integrity and putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM Fri 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM Sat 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM Sun 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by greeting employees, visitors, and contractors at the front desk, following site-specific procedures, and supporting access control activities for a professional aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor lobby and reception area activity, verify identification and credentials as required, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive observation and visitor management practices.
• Answer phones, assist with sign-in processes, issue visitor badges and/or temporary credentials, and maintain accurate front desk records in accordance with location policies.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Support Allied Universal and location protocols by documenting security-related concerns, reporting maintenance or access issues, and providing clear directions and assistance to guests and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license 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: 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: Requisition ID 2026-1585149 group id: RTX1bac03