Security Officer Armed Patrol
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Security
Site Security, Armed Security, Security Officer
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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer Full Time Armed 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 supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional communication and customer service. Bring your reliability, integrity, and teamwork to a caring, agile, and innovative organization where your experience can make a meaningful difference.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.81 / Hour
Must have a clean background and clean driving record
Job Schedule:Day Time Mon
08:30 AM - 05:30 PMTue
08:30 AM - 05:30 PMWed
08:30 AM - 05:30 PMThur
08:30 AM - 05:30 PMFri
08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government law enforcement location.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report suspicious persons, vehicles, packages, or activity according to established procedures.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with law enforcement personnel and emergency responders as appropriate.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports, maintain required activity logs, and communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
- Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Possess an armed guard card or license.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- A guard card or license 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.
- 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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