Compliance Officer Jobs in California
Compliance Officer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and pharmaceuticals, with openings at every level from entry-level compliance analyst through senior director. The heaviest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Gilead Sciences maintain large compliance functions. The most in-demand specializations right now are regulatory affairs, healthcare compliance, and financial crimes and anti-money laundering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Security Officer Full Time Access Control Compliance
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 Full Time Access Control Compliance in Carson, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing badge access, and assisting visitors and employees with professionalism. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and support security-related operations through teamwork and integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where our caring culture puts people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, reviewing visitor and contractor authorization, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining entry records.
- Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, driver, and delivery activity in accordance with site procedures, escalating unauthorized access attempts or irregularities to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and completing required reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking locations, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
- Possession of a guard card or 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.
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
2026-1734670
Security Officer Full Time Access Control Compliance
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 Full Time Access Control Compliance in Carson, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing badge access, and assisting visitors and employees with professionalism. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and support security-related operations through teamwork and integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where our caring culture puts people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, reviewing visitor and contractor authorization, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining entry records.
- Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, driver, and delivery activity in accordance with site procedures, escalating unauthorized access attempts or irregularities to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and completing required reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking locations, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
- Possession of a guard card or 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.
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
2026-1734670
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance officer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential preferred or required
- Three or more years of experience in regulatory, legal, or compliance functions
- Working knowledge of California-specific regulations such as CCPA and CMIA
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting and regulatory reporting
- Experience with compliance management software and internal audit processes
Compliance Officer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance officer in California?
Most compliance officer roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, followed by experience in a regulatory, legal, or audit function. California does not issue a state-specific compliance license, but employers strongly favor candidates with the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Healthcare roles often also expect familiarity with California's patient privacy laws.
How much do compliance officers make in California?
Compliance officers in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance officers in California?
Employers hiring compliance officers in California right now include Allied Universal, GRX Holdings, and Federal Management Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of financial institutions, health systems, biotechnology firms, and technology companies means the employer base is unusually broad compared to most states.
Which California cities have the most compliance officer jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles account for the largest share of compliance officer openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their dense clusters of financial services firms, health systems, and corporate headquarters, while San Diego draws consistent demand from its large life sciences and defense contracting sectors.
Are there remote compliance officer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Compliance work is largely desk-based, document-driven, and policy-focused, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 73% of compliance officer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely California employers have adopted flexible work for this role. Regulatory review, policy writing, and training delivery are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a compliance officer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a related role such as paralegal, auditor, risk analyst, or regulatory affairs coordinator, where you already handle compliance-adjacent work. Large California health systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, as well as major financial institutions headquartered in the state, run compliance associate or analyst programs for candidates without direct compliance titles. Earning the CCEP entry-level certificate or completing a California-accredited paralegal program gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to these openings.
Where can I find and apply to compliance officer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to compliance officer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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