Armed Security Officer

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.

Hiring for an Armed Security Officer

Join the world's leading global security company!

Payrate is $24.00 per hour.
• Location Lynwood, California
• Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities

As a Security Officer - Armed Flex Patrol in Lynwood, 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 Flex 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 a Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. This is an armed post requiring an armed guard card/license. You will assist tenants and visitors with professionalism, communicate clearly, and document activity as needed. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, and reliable team.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial property.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and tenant or visitor concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate updates to Allied Universal leadership and property management as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior common areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or property damage.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying credentials, monitoring entry and exit points, and directing visitors to appropriate locations according to site procedures.
• Complete detailed activity logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation, and report hazards, maintenance concerns, and unusual conditions to the appropriate contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

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.