Security Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol

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.

As a Security Officer - Armed Mobile Patrol in Los Angeles, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for service with calm, clear communication, document observations, support access control, and provide professional customer service to staff and visitors. This armed post requires an armed guard card or license, supported by a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.81 / Hour

• Provide customer service by carrying out armed post orders, security-related procedures, and site-specific policies at a government location, including appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with on-site staff and/or local law enforcement as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by assignment.
• Control access through gates, sally ports, and/or designated entry points by verifying authorization, monitoring visitor processing areas, and documenting entries and exits per policy.
• Complete shift logs and incident reports, preserve observations for investigations, and maintain assigned equipment and firearms in accordance with Allied Universal policies and post requirements.

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• A 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.

• 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.

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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