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Security Guard - Overnight Highrise Patrol

Allied Universal
Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

About the role

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard - Overnight Highrise Patrol in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a hotel and resort location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support guests, visitors, and staff with exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue10:30 PM - 07:00 AMWed10:30 PM - 07:00 AMThur10:30 PM - 07:00 AMFri10:30 PM - 07:00 AMSat10:30 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to hotel guests, visitors, and staff while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
  • Respond to incidents, guest concerns, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting procedures.
  • Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of hotel common areas, guest floors, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
  • Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the property, reporting suspicious behavior, maintenance concerns, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
  • Complete detailed activity logs, incident reports, and shift handoff communications in accordance with site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
  • Loss prevention experience is preferred.
  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
  • 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.

Why Join Us:

  • 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1660652

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