Security Officer - Flex Checkpoint

Security Officer - Flex Checkpoint

Location:

Salinas, CA

As a Security Officer - Flex Checkpoint at Allied Universal, you will serve and safeguard clients across various industries such as Food/Beverage. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part‑Time Security Officer, build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Support access control at entry points, check credentials, manage visitor and delivery check‑ins, and help maintain orderly site operations.

Complete routine patrols, document security‑related activity, stay visible to help reduce incidents, and provide outstanding customer service. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, act with integrity, and collaborate with a team that puts people first.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day/Time:
Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production and/or distribution location.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification, issuing and collecting visitor credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing guests and drivers to the proper check‑in areas.
• Monitor gates, doors, and camera systems to help identify unauthorized entry attempts, policy violations, and/or suspicious activity, and communicate concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including assisting with medical calls, fire alarms, and/or equipment‑related emergencies per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, docks, parking areas, and perimeter, documenting observations and reporting maintenance and/or security‑related issues.

• A minimum of 6+ months of security‑related experience is required.
• A guard card/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.