About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time, unarmed patrol Security Officer at an educational location in La Crescenta, California. The officer will help safeguard students, staff, visitors, and the school community by conducting patrols, supporting access control, responding to incidents, and providing customer service and clear communication. The position pays $19.00 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditioned on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, with a team culture guided by integrity and teamwork. The company offers access to tools for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, insurance benefits, and discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21 years old.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
  • Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
  • Meet any state or local licensing requirements that may apply before employment.
  • Provide a valid driver’s license if the position involves driving.

Nice To Haves

  • Comfort using a computer or tablet.
  • A guard card or license.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Access control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and school community members while following security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
  • Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of school buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
  • Respond calmly and use problem-solving skills during incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and critical events; notify school personnel and emergency responders as needed.
  • Monitor access points and visitor activity according to site-specific procedures.
  • Accurately document patrol observations, incidents, and security concerns, and communicate relevant information to school representatives and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

  • Access to a retirement savings plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Paid training.
  • Access to career growth opportunities.
  • Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
  • Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.
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