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Security Officer Apartment Complex Access Control Job in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, California
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1701154
Work Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Date posted: 10/10/2026
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 Apartment Complex Access Control in Newport Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a residential community, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by managing resident, visitor, and vendor access, monitoring entry points and alarm activity, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and support a positive community experience. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTime
Tue07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Wed07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Thur07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Fri07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Sat07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to residents, guests, and property staff by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain visitor, contractor, and delivery records in accordance with property procedures.
- Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, building exteriors, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or property concerns.
- Communicate observations, incidents, and access-related issues to appropriate property contacts and Allied Universal leadership, completing required reports and documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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
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Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
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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.