Security Officer - Port
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 - Port in PORT HUENEME, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing badges, and documenting access activity. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and personnel, and use computer or tablet systems to support daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.76 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to authorized personnel, visitors, vendors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor access points at a government maritime transportation location, verify credentials and permissions, and maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and delivery records.
- Control entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and materials in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facilities, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
- Have at least one year of security-related experience.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
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.
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