Part-Time Security Officer - Access Authorization

About the role

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, offers a part-time Security Officer position focused on access authorization at a government location in San Francisco. The role provides reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site, with the option to pick up extra shifts through a claim-a-shift program. The pay rate is $30.89 per hour.

The schedule is a fixed daily shift (1:30 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturdays) with a six-month commitment to the anchor shift, and the possibility of building up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees and the public while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorizations, maintain visitor logs and direct guests.
• Respond calmly to access-control alarms, incidents and critical situations, escalating concerns as needed.
• Carry out regular and random patrols of entrances, public areas and the perimeter to spot unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Complete accurate reports and share observations and incidents with site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.

Required profile

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military or security experience, or a college degree.
• 5+ years of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Subject to a background investigation and a drug screen to the extent permitted by law; licensing requirements may apply before employment.

Required skills

• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A Guard Card or license preferred.

What we offer

• Flexible scheduling and a clear path to full-time roles with paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation after one year of employment.
• Discounts at restaurants and entertainment venues.