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Security Officer Unarmed Financial Patrols

Allied Universal
Los Angeles, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2025
💰 $46,000/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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Unarmed Financial Patrols in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more.

Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you’ll use our exclusive Claim a Shift platform to view and Pick up open shifts based on your availability—giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a full-time role, this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer with Allied Universal, you will play a vital role in helping to maintain a secure environment within a financial institution setting. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting routine patrols throughout the location, staying visible to help to deter potential security-related incidents, and responding promptly to any situations that may arise. You will be expected to provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support a welcoming atmosphere. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values reliability, agility, and innovation, while embracing a caring culture that puts people first. Join us and contribute to a workplace where teamwork and integrity are at the core of everything we do.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.47 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 07:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 07:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 07:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 07:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 07:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

  • Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
  • Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
  • Receive site-specific training and guidance from experienced teams
  • Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
  • Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the financial institution and its perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
  • Observe and report any security-related irregularities or incidents encountered during patrols.
  • Assist in controlling access to restricted areas within the location as outlined in site procedures.
  • Communicate promptly and professionally with Allied Universal management, client representatives, and/or emergency personnel as needed.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of activities, incidents, and/or any unusual occurrences encountered during patrols.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Availability across various days and shifts
  • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
  • A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
  • Interest in transitioning into full-time roles when available

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
  • Possess an armed guard card or license.
  • CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
  • A guard card or license is preferred.
  • Security Experience - +1 Years (C115)
  • Armed Guard Card/License (C135)
  • 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

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