Armed Security Officer - Fire Watch

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.

Hiring for a Security Officer - Armed

Join the world's leading global security company!

• Payrate is $20.00 per hour.
• Location Paramount, California
• Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities

As a Security Officer - Armed Fire Watch in Long Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a high-visibility presence that helps to reduce security-related incidents, and support tenants and visitors with clear communication and customer service.

This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card or license. You will document activity, respond to concerns, and work as part of an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate updates to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of common areas, tenant spaces as authorized, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or property damage.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other building systems as assigned, and report security-related concerns, maintenance issues, and/or unusual activity according to post orders.
• Complete detailed incident reports, activity logs, and shift handoff documentation, and assist with directing visitors and/or coordinating contractor check-in procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Baton Certification is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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:

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