Security Officer Access Specialist

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.

Security Officer Access Specialist –
Watsonville, CA
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This Access Control role includes visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication to help address security-related concerns. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Mon: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Tue: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Wed: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Thu: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, visitor management processes, and security‑related policies at a healthcare location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas by verifying identification, authorizing entry, maintaining visitor logs, and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate with hospital personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Support a professional environment by assisting with badge checks, directing foot traffic, and reporting suspicious activity, policy violations, and other security‑related concerns.
• Conduct regular and random observations of assigned entry points and surrounding areas, adapting to varying work environments and conditions by location.

• At least 1 year of security‑related experience is required.
• A guard card and/or license 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.

• Smart Tools: Access to 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 the Perks Program.

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: