Security Guard
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Garda World Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Officer!
Ready to suit up as a Special Response/Flex Security Guard
A Flex Security Officer is a highly reliable and adaptable guard who is trained to work at different locations and cover various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. They are used to fill in for call-offs, vacations, or when additional coverage is needed. Their flexibility makes them a key support to the overall security team.
What’s In It For You- Site
Location:
Santa Barbara, California - Applicants must be fully flexible and available to work any day of the week and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) including weekends, as scheduling needs may vary.
- Grave or Day/Swing
- Competitive hourly wage of $22.15 / hour (Daily Pay is available for Garda World employees!)
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
- Career growth opportunities at Garda World
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Free food:
The most frequently cited perk is access to Tech Clients world‑class cafeterias and micro‑kitchens, providing free meals, snacks, and drinks. - Career development:
Opportunities to learn and grow as a person while working on Tech campus. - Valuable experience:
Working for a major, high‑profile company provides excellent, recognizable experience for your resume. - Networking opportunities:
The campus environment allows security officers to interact with a diverse mix of people, from employees to visitors, offering valuable networking opportunities.
- Monitor the premises to ensure security
- Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
- Control access points and verify identities
- Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
- Write detailed reports on events and incidents
- Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
- Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
- Flexible Availability:
Must be willing and able to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) as operational needs require. Shifts may vary from week to week, and guaranteed or fixed schedules are not available for this position. - You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
- You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
- If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
- You have a state security license (BSIS Guard Card) and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security training can be obtained during the hiring process)
- We offer support to candidates in obtaining their California Guard Card license. If needed, we will assist you through the certification process.
In the United States, Garda World Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work
. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a Garda World Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Garda World Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.
It is the policy of Garda World Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, Garda World Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
It is also the policy of Garda World Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
Whelan Security of California, Inc.
CA Private Patrol Number: 16344
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