1st Shift Security Officer

Job Overview

Position: Security Officer

Location: Mattel’s global headquarters, El Segundo, CA (On-site, includes weekend and holiday work).

Work type: Fully on‑site; remote work not permitted.

Monday‑Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required; schedule varies with business needs.

• Support Mattel’s Global Security Strategy by providing exceptional customer service and applying policies and practices consistently.
• Enforce Global Security policies to create a safe environment for employees and visitors.
• Carry out security duties as outlined in the Contingency Operations and SOP manuals under direction of Security Leader/Shift Supervisor and Security Manager.
• Conduct patrols on foot, vehicle, and electronically to monitor campuses for physical security, safety and facilities issues; monitor access control, CCTV, and guard‑tour systems.
• Monitor fire control panel for alarms, report equipment problems to Facilities.
• Perform administrative data entry for incident documentation and communications via Microsoft Office.
• Enforce access‑control standards: employee badge policy, visitor registration, temporary/contract worker check‑ins, and intern badging.
• Ensure parking lot safety through traffic control, parking rule enforcement, accident investigations, and emergency call‑box responses.
• Support IP confidentiality and controlled destruction process per Mattel standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Accept flexible scheduling across multiple shifts to support business needs.

• One year or more of experience in security, asset protection, loss prevention, law enforcement, or military (preferred).
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Valid Security Guard License, where required (required).
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, Blood‑borne Pathogens, or willingness to obtain via company training.
• Effective communication with the public and all organizational levels through various platforms.
• Analytical and critical‑thinking skills; ability to make clear, well‑reasoned decisions.
• Calm, confidential, and composed during emergencies or stressful situations.
• Basic PC and software knowledge (MS Windows, Microsoft Office, CCTV, access control) is a plus.
• Flexible to work nights, holidays, weekends.
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Writing detailed incident reports and business correspondence.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Outdoor assignments may involve extreme heat, humidity, cold, severe weather.
• Use of post‑security equipment such as handheld metal detectors, radios, access‑control and CCTV systems.

Indicative pay range is based on location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower employees.

Mattel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All job seekers are welcome, including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

All candidate information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.