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Security Officer Part Time Armed Patrol

Allied Universal
Los Angeles, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026
💰 $36,000/yr

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 Officer Part Time Armed Patrol in LOS ANGELES, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at an education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will bring a dependable presence while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur07:00 AM - 05:30 PMFri07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
  • Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, and communicate with school administrators, first responders, and/or Allied Universal management as needed.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout campus buildings, parking areas, athletic spaces, and perimeter locations to help to identify unusual activity and/or potential concerns.
  • Serve in an armed post in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site requirements, maintaining professional bearing and following all applicable post orders related to equipment handling and incident response.
  • Monitor access points and visitor activity, help to enforce location rules, and document observations, incidents, and/or policy violations in a timely and accurate manner.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
  • Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
  • Have 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
  • Have 1+ years of law enforcement experience or 2+ years of security supervisor or manager experience or 3+ years of security-related experience.
  • Possess a corrections officer license.
  • 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.

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 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.

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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