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Security Officer Airport Access Control
Santa Ana, California Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Overnight Req ID: 2026-1622365 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday Date posted: 06/28/2026
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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.
As a Security Officer Airport Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. This role offers the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service and communication while working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time / Overnight Shift
Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon10:30 PM - 05:00 AMTue10:30 PM - 05:00 AMWed10:30 PM - 05:00 AMThur10:30 PM - 05:00 AMSun10:30 PM - 05:00 AM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a public transportation location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and help to document observations and actions taken.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout terminal-adjacent areas, public access points, parking locations, and perimeter areas, with working environments and conditions varying by site.
- Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas to help to identify unusual activity, report concerns, and support access control procedures.
- Communicate with site contacts, local authorities, and/or Allied Universal leadership regarding incidents, suspicious activity, maintenance concerns, and other security-related matters.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 2+ years of security-related experience is required.
- The ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.
- Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Access control and badge 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.
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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.
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