Security Professional Train Station Flex Officer

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer for a train station in Los Angeles, California. The position pays $26.79 per hour and offers access to open shifts through the company's shift-pickup platform, allowing officers to claim shifts based on their availability and gain experience across different sites. The officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. Multiple shifts are available, and weekends are required. The post is described as less than lethal.

The Security Professional will help safeguard clients and the public by conducting patrols, monitoring for safety and security concerns, controlling access, responding to incidents, keeping records, and assisting customers, employees, and visitors. A valid California Guard Card is required. Additional site-beneficial certificates include BSIS baton certification, pepper spray, handcuff, and CPR.

Requirements

• Valid California Guard Card.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, or older if required by state law (21 years if armed).
• 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 the ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• BSIS baton certification.
• Pepper spray certification.
• Handcuff certification.
• CPR certification.
• 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 property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and 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