Armed Security Officer - All Shifts

Prosegur Security USA, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits + 401K

Job summary

Prosegur Security USA, Inc. is seeking professional Armed Security Officers for Los Angeles. The role focuses on safeguarding clients, employees, and visitors through patrols, monitoring, and prompt incident response.

Officers must be vigilant, articulate, and uphold company and legal standards. Must hold an armed license, own a 9mm firearm, and pass background checks; position offers weekly pay and benefits including 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; higher education or training in criminal justice a plus.
• Must possess and maintain an Armed Security Officer license/permit in accordance with state requirements.
• Must supply and maintain a personally owned, approved 9mm firearm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods.
• Professional appearance, reliability, and ethical conduct required.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience strongly preferred.
• Must successfully pass all background checks, drug testing, and required training.
• Valid driver's license (if position requires vehicle patrol).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant state of alertness; remain free of distractions while on duty.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle to deter and detect unauthorized activity.
• Enforce company, client, and site-specific policies in a professional manner.
• Monitor for suspicious, irregular, or unusual activity and report findings promptly.
• Respond quickly to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, and incidents.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely incident and activity reports.
• Secure facilities, equipment, and designated areas as directed.
• Provide courteous assistance to employees, visitors, and customers.
• Remain at assigned post until properly relieved.
• Exercise only the level of force necessary, up to and including lethal force, in situations where life is threatened, following all applicable laws, training, and company policy.
• Support investigations by gathering information, preserving evidence, and assisting supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Stamina & physical fitness

Situational awareness

Professional appearance

Background checks compliance

Armed security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice training or higher education (plus)

Job description

Position Overview

We areseekingprofessional, reliable, and experiencedArmed Security Officersto join our team. The role is critical in ensuring the safety of clients, employees, and visitors bymaintaininga secure environment, conducting patrols,monitoringpremises, and responding effectively to incidents. Officers must exercise sound judgment, remain vigilant, and perform duties in alignment with company, client, and legal standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a constant state of alertness; remain free of distractions while on duty.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle to deter and detect unauthorized activity.
• Enforce company, client, and site-specific policies in a professional manner.
• Monitor for suspicious, irregular, or unusual activity and report findings promptly.
• Respond quickly to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, and incidents.
• Prepare clear,accurate, andtimelyincidentand activity reports.
• Secure facilities, equipment, and designated areas as directed.
• Provide courteousassistanceto employees, visitors, and customers.
• Remain at assigned post until properly relieved.
• Exercise only the level of force necessary, up to and including lethal force, in situations where life is threatened, following all applicable laws, training, and company policy.
• Support investigations by gathering information, preserving evidence, andassistingsupervisors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GEDrequired;higher education or training in criminal justicea plus.
• Mustpossessand maintain anArmed Security Officer license/permitin accordance withstate requirements.
• Must supply andmaintaina personally owned, approved9mmfirearm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods.
• Professional appearance, reliability, and ethical conductrequired.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience strongly preferred.
• Must successfully pass all background checks, drug testing, and required training.
• Valid driver's license (if position requires vehicle patrol).

Core Competencies

• Vigilance & Awareness:Maintainssituational awareness at all times.
• Professionalism:Upholds client service standards and presents a positive image.
• Judgment & Integrity:Exercisesdiscretion and ethical decision-making.
• Crisis Response:Responds calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Communication:Writesaccuratereports and communicates clearly with supervisors, peers, and clients.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting (up to 25lbs).
• Must be capable of responding rapidly to emergencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Shift: Open Shifts: Los Angeles

Hours : 1st/2nd shifts

1. Pay Rate: $33.80
2. Weekly pay
3. Benefits + 401K

CA PPO# 120931

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