Security Officer – Access Control

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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

As a Security Officer – Access Control in San Francisco, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you’ll use our exclusive Claim a Shift platform to view and pick up open shifts based on your availability—giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a full-time role, this position offers unmatched access to hands‑on experience and growth opportunities. As a valued team member at Allied Universal, you will be responsible for access control and conducting routine patrols within a government location. You will help to deter security‑related incidents by remaining highly visible and providing outstanding customer service and communication to everyone on site.

Our culture is built on reliability, agility, teamwork, and integrity, putting people first in everything we do. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, where your skills and dedication are recognized and valued.

Part Time

$33.44 / Hour

Day Time

Sat 01:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun 01:30 PM – 10:00 PM

• Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
• Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
• Receive site‑specific training and guidance from experienced teams
• Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
• Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

• Assist with access control procedures at government facilities, verifying credentials and granting or denying entry as appropriate.
• Provide excellent customer service by following site‑specific policies and procedures during daily operations and emergency response situations.
• Monitor entry and exit points to help deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity within the premises.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and its perimeter to help deter security‑related risks and report any irregularities.
• Document and report all incidents, observations, and/or unusual occurrences according to Allied Universal and client guidelines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency personnel as needed to support security‑related operations at the location.

• Availability across various days and shifts
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
• Interest in transitioning into full‑time roles when available

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security‑related experience, or possess a college degree.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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…