Security Officer Government Building

Security Officer Government Building

As a Security Officer Government Building in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment. You will conduct routine patrols, assist with access control and badge processes, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and use technology to document activity. Join an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Tue 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Wed 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Thur 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Fri 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post instructions.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of business areas, building perimeters, parking areas, and access points to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify authorized access, and report unusual conditions or policy concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Document incidents, observations, and daily activities accurately and in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortably use a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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:

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Requisition ID 2026-1643621