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 for Commercial Office in Cerritos, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced tech and telecom location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that can help to deter incidents. You will support access control, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver standout customer service through clear communication. If you are agile, reliable, innovative, and bring integrity and teamwork to every shift, this post offers a strong place to grow.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.73 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue05:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed05:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur05:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri05:00 AM - 02:00 PMWhy 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:
- Provide customer service to clients, contractors, and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
- Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting details and communicating updates to site contacts.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor access points, alarms, and/or camera systems as assigned, helping to control entry and exit in accordance with site requirements and visitor management procedures.
- Complete daily activity reports and incident reports, maintain shift logs, and assist with administrative tasks such as key control and badge management as directed by site policy.
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
2026-1549635Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
