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Allied Universal

Security Officer Building Patrol

Pay: $23.25/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$41,640 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Security Officer Building Patrol 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 Full Time Unarmed Building Patrol in Santa Ana, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and assist visitors with professionalism and care. You will communicate clearly, document observations using available technology, and contribute to a welcoming environment through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovative service with Allied Universal.

Position Type:

Full Time /

Overnight Shift Pay Rate:

$23.25 /

Hour Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon 10:00 PM

06:30 AM Tue 10:00 PM
06:30 AM Wed 10:00 PM
06:30 AM Thur 10:00 PM
06:30 AM Sun 10:00 PM
06:30

AM What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors at a cultural institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate. Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures. Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of galleries, exhibit areas, public spaces, offices, entrances, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity. Monitor access points and observe visitor activity, reporting unusual conditions, facility concerns, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel. Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience. Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred. Access control and badge experience is preferred. Customer service 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.

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.

PPO 14417

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 2026-1672355