Security Officer - Patrol Watchstander
Allied UniversalAbout 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
Hiring for a Security Officer - Unarmed
Join the world’s leading global security company!
- Payrate is $19.65 per hour.
- Location El Segundo, California
- Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities
As a Security Officer - Patrol Watchstander in El Segundo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support access control as needed. You will communicate clearly with tenants, visitors, and staff, document observations, and respond to routine requests with strong customer service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by teamwork and integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $19.65 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWhy 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 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 You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial property location.
- Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, common areas, parking areas, loading zones, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and access concerns.
- Monitor access points and respond to alarms, door alerts, and other security-related notifications, documenting observations and escalating issues according to post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing clear directions to occupants and coordinating with property management and/or public responders as needed.
- Complete detailed shift reports and incident documentation, communicate turnover notes, and maintain a visible, professional presence consistent with site expectations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
- Guard Card/License is preferred.
- Customer Service Experience is preferred.
- Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet 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.
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.
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