Armed Security Officer - Morning Shift - DTLA

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 comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Come and Join the World's Leading Global Security Company!

 

• Payrate: $26.00 per hour. 
• Location: Los Angeles County, California 
• Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.  
• We offer attractive payroll options like daily or weekly pay. 
• Paid training and uniforms provided. 
• Must have 1 year of security experience within the last 3 years.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, Morning Shift

As an Armed Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a Government Building. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, enforce site-specific policies, and if appropriate emergency response. 

• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner. 

• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility and its perimeter. Work environment and conditions may vary by client site. 

• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Possess effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of client personnel and the general public in a professional manner. 

• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology for personnel management and fulfilling security duties. 

• Possess the skills to handle crisis situations at client sites in a calm and efficient manner. 

• Ability to: 

• Work in various environments such as cold or hot weather, rain or snow 

• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds 

• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift 

• Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMETNS: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.  

• Possess a current Guard Card and Firearm Permit and any other licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations that may be required prior to employment. 

• As a condition of employment, the candidate must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. 

• Possess a valid driver’s license, required for driving positions only. 

• Must have at least 1 year of security experience within the past 3 years; or military and/or law enforcement experience. 
• 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.

 

PERKS AND BENEFITS: 

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions 

• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals 

• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities 

• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more… 

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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