Security Officer - Access Control

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 - Access Control in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. At a premier hotel and resort location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact at the front desk, supporting security-related operations through access control, visitor check-in, badge management, and steady observation of lobby activity. You will communicate clearly with guests, staff, and responders, write accurate reports, and help identify concerns early. Allied Universal values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, with a caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a hotel front desk location.
• Control access through the main lobby and front desk area by greeting entrants, verifying identification and/or credentials as required, issuing visitor information as directed, and helping to deter unauthorized entry.
• Monitor security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and communications equipment; identify unusual activity and report concerns to hotel management and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest disturbances, medical calls, and fire or weather events, and coordinate with first responders as needed.
• Complete shift logs and incident reports with clear, accurate details; communicate status updates and post instructions during shift turnover to support consistent front desk operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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