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Security Guard - Access Control - Overnight Shift

Allied Universal
Santa Fe Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Dec 2025
💰 $38,000/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 Guard - Access Control - Overnight Shift in Santa Fe Springs, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal, you will help to deter security-related incidents by monitoring entrances and exits within a bustling logistics and distribution location. Your presence and professionalism will support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and assets. You will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible, and provide exceptional customer service, all while exemplifying our company's values of teamwork, integrity, and putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:30 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:30 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:30 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:30 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:30 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:

  • Assist with access control procedures for employees, visitors, and vehicles at the logistics and distribution location, verifying credentials and granting entry as appropriate.
  • Monitor entrances, exits, and other key areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
  • Provide customer service by responding to inquiries and offering assistance to individuals entering or exiting the location.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility and perimeter to observe for security-related concerns and report any irregularities.
  • Document observations, incidents, and activities in daily logs and/or incident reports as required by Allied Universal and site management.
  • Work collaboratively with site personnel and Allied Universal team members to maintain a professional environment and promote a positive atmosphere.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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

2025-1491777

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