Unarmed Security Officer – San Fernando Valley

Steadfast Security • Los Angeles, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Steadfast Security, Inc. is seeking experienced, dependable, and confident Unarmed Security Officers for active retail and commercial properties throughout the San Fernando Valley. Assignments are active security posts that require visible presence, continuous patrols, attention to unauthorized activity, professional communication, and de-escalation. Locations include Northridge, San Fernando, Reseda, North Hollywood, and surrounding communities; applicants residing near Panorama City, Van Nuys, Pacoima, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, and Reseda are particularly encouraged to apply.

The role involves foot patrols, addressing trespassing, loitering, and other unauthorized activity, responding to incidents, communicating with Dispatch and supervisors, and completing electronic activity and incident reports. Officers must follow post orders and safety procedures, attend shifts reliably, work independently, and request assistance when appropriate. Physical confrontation or unauthorized use of force is not expected. Reasonable accommodation may apply to the essential duties of the position.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available across day, swing, and overnight shifts.

Requirements

• Valid, active California BSIS Guard Card (required).
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Comfort working in busy environments with frequent public interaction.
• Ability to remain professional and composed during challenging situations.
• Reliable transportation to assigned San Fernando Valley properties.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Ability to work independently and follow company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior security experience, particularly in retail, shopping centers, or active patrol environments.
• Experience in shopping center and retail security, commercial property security, mobile and foot patrol operations, retail loss prevention, or high-activity security environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous foot patrols throughout assigned properties.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence.
• Address trespassing, loitering, and unauthorized activity appropriately.
• When authorized by site procedures, professionally request that unauthorized individuals leave private property.
• Handle challenging interactions using verbal communication and de-escalation.
• Respond promptly to incidents and notify Dispatch, supervisors, or law enforcement when necessary.
• Complete hourly electronic activity reports and detailed incident reports.
• Follow company post orders, safety procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

Benefits

• Multiple assignment locations throughout the San Fernando Valley.
• Day, swing, and overnight shift opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop experience in active retail and commercial security environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed