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 Security Officer Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer in a commercial real estate location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, and support day-to-day security-related operations with professionalism and care. In this visible, customer-focused role, you will help to create a positive experience through strong communication, teamwork, and integrity while reflecting our agile, reliable, and innovative approach.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift 

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor front desk activity, manage access to the location, and assist with visitor check-in, badge processes, and/or directional support in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant details to building contacts and/or emergency personnel when needed.
• Observe and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy-related issues at the front desk and surrounding lobby area to help support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and/or records related to visitors, deliveries, incidents, and other front desk activity as required by site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or 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.

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