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Security Officer Gated Community Overnight

Allied Universal
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

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 - Gated Community in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will help manage access control by verifying credentials, issuing badges, and monitoring entry points. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm, professional customer service. You will use a computer and/or tablet to document activity while supporting a caring, agile team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time / Overnight Shift

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

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 by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
  • Manage access control at entry points by verifying resident, tenant, employee, vendor, and visitor credentials, issuing visitor passes as directed, and maintaining accurate entry and exit logs.
  • Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems; report irregular activity and/or maintenance concerns to site contacts according to post orders.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting emergency services when needed and documenting actions taken.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of common areas, garages, amenity spaces, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
  • A guard card and/or license is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet 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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1548497

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