Security Officer - Armed Patrol Responder

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol Responder in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an armed patrol officer at a government location, you will monitor assigned areas through routine patrols and visible presence that can help to discourage security-related incidents. You will observe and report activity, respond to calls for service, and communicate clearly with staff and the public while providing strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a team that puts people first and delivers through teamwork.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

Nice To Haves

• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• An armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Baton certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, requesting assistance, and coordinating with local public sector partners when needed.
• Control access at designated entry points by screening visitors, verifying credentials, directing foot and vehicle traffic, and documenting entries and exits per site requirements.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and daily activity logs, including observations from patrols, contacts made, and actions taken, and communicate updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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