Armed Security Officer 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.

As a Armed Security Officer Access Control in Palmdale, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech location as an Armed Access Control Officer, where you will help manage entry points, verify badges and credentials, and monitor assigned areas for security-related concerns. In this customer-facing role, you will remain visible, support a professional atmosphere, and deliver strong communication and service while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, credential checks, visitor processing, and/or other security-related policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas within the location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report unusual activity through appropriate site protocols.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including communicating instructions, controlling access points, and coordinating with site contacts and/or first responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, observing for security-related concerns, access control issues, and/or conditions that may need attention.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a California Weapons Permit with 9mm caliber endorsement.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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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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