Armed Perimeter Security Officer - Government Sites (Nights)

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, invites you to join as an Armed Patrol Officer in Los Angeles, CA. You will conduct armed patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents at a government location while delivering professional customer service.

This full-time role offers a pay rate of $26.81 per hour, a background check, and driving record requirements. Candidates should have at least one year of security experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks as per laws.
• Drug screening as permitted by law.
• Participation in industry-specific security training.
• Licensing requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and the public by carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and control entry/exit per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally; notify appropriate personnel and document activities.
• Maintain a professional presence and report suspicious activity or maintenance concerns to site contacts or leadership.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Armed posture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, invites you to join as an Armed Patrol Officer in Los Angeles, CA. You will conduct armed patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents at a government location while delivering professional customer service.

This full-time role offers a pay rate of $26.81 per hour, a background check, and driving record requirements. Candidates should have at least one year of security experience and a high school diploma.