Security Officer - Patrol Lead

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 Officer - Patrol Lead in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal on a dynamic higher education campus as an unarmed patrol officer, monitoring buildings and grounds, conducting routine patrols, and staying highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control and reporting while delivering strong customer service and clear communication to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.60 / 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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate updates to site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of campus buildings, classrooms, common areas, parking lots and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor access points, check identification and/or visitor credentials when required, assist with directions and report suspicious or unusual activity according to site procedures.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports and other documentation, and use radios and/or other systems to maintain awareness and support coordinated response.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• Have supervisory experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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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