Security Officer Unarmed Flex

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

10h

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients in industries such as healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use the company's shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on their availability, building a flexible schedule while gaining experience across different sites. The position may involve irregular shifts with little or no advance notice.

The role involves patrolling designated areas, monitoring for safety and security concerns, controlling access, responding to incidents, and providing courteous assistance to customers, employees, and visitors. The position pays $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Pass a background investigation, subject to applicable laws.
• Complete a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by the state.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clearly and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

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