Security Officer - Exterior Rounds Patrol
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. Hiring for a Security Officer - Unarmed Join the world’s leading global security company! Payrate is $21.31 per hour. Location Whittier, California Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities As a Security Officer - Exterior Rounds Patrol in Whittier, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a cultural institution location, you will monitor and patrol memorial grounds, complete routine rounds, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and assist guests and staff with courteous directions and communication. You will document observations, respond to calls for service, and support a respectful environment. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.
Requirements
- Have 1+ years of security experience.
- A guard card/license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and contacting on-site management and/or emergency services as needed.
- Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, memorial grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with directions and information requests, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or unusual conditions through proper channels.
- Complete daily activity logs and incident reports, communicate observations to Allied Universal supervision and site representatives, and support special events and high-traffic periods as assigned.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
