Security Officer Airport Gate Vehicle Patrol Driver

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 Officer Airport Gate Vehicle Patrol Driver - Full Time Unarmed Patrol Experience Required in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control activities. You will deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while responding to concerns and contributing to a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture values teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time / Overnight Shift 

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour / Probationary pay rate for 6 months until it increases to $22.00 / Hour 

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:30 PM - 07:00 AMFri10:30 PM - 07:00 AMSat10:30 PM - 07:00 AMSun10:30 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to airport visitors, passengers, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of terminal areas, parking facilities, access points, perimeter locations, and other assigned areas, with working conditions varying throughout the location.
• Monitor for unauthorized access, suspicious activity, unattended property, and potential hazards, and report observations according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and required documentation while communicating professionally with airport operations personnel and the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Preferred: ability to lift more than 20 lbs.
• Preferred: access control and badge experience.
• Preferred: customer service experience.
• 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.

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

2026-1717739