Security Officer Airport Access Control

Job Description

Job Description

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 Airport Access Control - Foot Patrol in Costa Mesa, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support access awareness throughout the site. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with the public, and contribute to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon01:30 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:30 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSat01:30 PM - 10:00 PMSun01:30 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, travelers, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observations according to post guidelines.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout airport facilities, public areas, parking locations, and perimeter points, noting conditions that may require follow-up.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying credentials, directing foot traffic, and reporting security-related concerns to the appropriate contact.
• Support government location operations by communicating with site personnel and/or emergency response partners regarding security-related matters, service needs, and incident activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfort using 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.

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1607935