Security Officer Armed

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 Zone Patrol in Los Angeles, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support a professional atmosphere through strong communication and customer service. In this armed post, you will bring a dependable presence while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.81 / Hour

Must have clean background

Must have a high school diploma, or GED or Official transcripts

Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM;
Thur 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM;
Fri 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM;
Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM;
Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, government location policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while preparing clear, timely activity and incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or permissions as directed, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and other security-related concerns to site leadership or public agency contacts.
• Support interactions with employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public while following post orders, use-of-force guidelines, and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray 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.

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.

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: