Security Officer Armed Roving 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 Roving Patrol in Los Angeles, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed Security Officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team culture while acting with integrity and professionalism throughout each shift.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.66 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Tue 08:45 AM - 05:45 PM Wed 08:45 AM - 05:45 PM Thur 08:45 AM - 05:45 PM Fri 08:45 AM - 05:45 PM Sat 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and sharing information with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the building, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and support visitor and delivery processing in accordance with location protocols and applicable post orders.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, inspect sensitive areas for unusual conditions, and report maintenance, life‑threatening, and/or security‑related concerns to the appropriate contact.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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: