Security Officer Armed Patrol - County

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Patrol Threat Assessment in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Baton certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry, maintaining awareness of visitor activity, restricted areas, and potential security-related concerns.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, observations, and other security-related events.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED