CA - Unarmed Security Officers Skid Row DTLA

Treston Security Services•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Treston Security Services is hiring professional and dependable Unarmed Security Officers for a permanent supportive housing property located in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area. Officers assigned to this location must be comfortable working in an active urban environment and interacting professionally with residents, visitors, property management, service providers, and individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges. This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, professional communication, and the ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging situations.

Requirements

Valid and current California BSIS Guard Card
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be comfortable working in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area
Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and able to report to scheduled shifts consistently
Must possess strong communication, observation, and customer-service skills
Must be able to remain calm and professional during stressful or confrontational situations
Must be able to write clear and detailed activity and incident reports
Must have reliable transportation or another dependable method of reporting to work
Must maintain a working cellphone for communication
Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with all uniform and grooming requirements
Must successfully complete all applicable company screening and onboarding requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in permanent supportive housing, residential security, affordable housing, social-service environments, or similar assignments
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, or substance-use concerns
Previous training or experience in verbal de-escalation, crisis response, access control, and incident reporting
Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional, alert, and visible security presence
Monitor entrances, exits, common areas, and surrounding property areas
Conduct routine interior and exterior foot patrols
Assist with access control and enforcement of property rules
Observe and report suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized activity
Respond appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, and resident concerns
Use professional communication and verbal de-escalation techniques
Contact emergency services when circumstances require immediate assistance
Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and patrol documentation
Immediately notify Treston management of serious incidents or emergencies
Coordinate professionally with property management, law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services
Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, incidents, and property operations
Follow all post orders, company policies, and client-specific procedures
Perform other security-related duties as assigned