As a **Armed Security Officer Access Control** in **Palmdale, CA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech location as an Armed Access Control Officer, where you will help manage entry points, verify badges and credentials, and monitor assigned areas for security-related concerns. In this customer-facing role, you will remain visible, support a professional atmosphere, and deliver strong communication and service while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Tue10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Wed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Thur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Fri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

Sat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, credential checks, visitor processing, and/or other security-related policies.

+ Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas within the location.

+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report unusual activity through appropriate site protocols.

+ Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including communicating instructions, controlling access points, and coordinating with site contacts and/or first responders.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, observing for security-related concerns, access control issues, and/or conditions that may need attention.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Possess at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ Possess a California Weapons Permit with 9mm caliber endorsement.

+ Access control and badge experience is preferred.

+ Customer service 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1600230

**Location:** United States-California-Palmdale

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security