Security Guard - Armed Patrol Overnights

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.

As a Security Guard - Armed Patrol Overnights in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine foot and vehicle-area patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and unusual activity with calm, clear communication. You will document observations, assist with access control, and deliver customer service that reflects our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, backed by a caring, people-first culture and teamwork grounded in integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.58 / 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to riders, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government facility.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of platforms, stations, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter routes, reporting unusual conditions and helping to deter prohibited activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, trespassing, suspicious packages, medical events, and traffic or pedestrian concerns.
• Control access points as assigned, verify credentials and/or authorized entry, and monitor restricted areas to help maintain orderly operations.
• Complete detailed incident reports and daily activity logs, preserve observations for investigations, and coordinate with site representatives and local law enforcement as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Baton certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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.

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