Armed Security Officer County - MLK

Alliedbarton Security Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 96,763,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer for a hospital site in Los Angeles County. The role involves protecting clients across healthcare and government sectors, performing patrols, emergency response, and enforcing site policies.

Training is provided, and a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions. Minimum requirements include 21+ years old, a high school diploma or equivalent (or 5 years of security experience), and a clean background check.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable security experience.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by enforcing safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular patrols around the site and perimeter.
• Lead and assist Guards I and II as needed.
• Verify County staff IDs and restrict unauthorized access.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as , Healthcare, Government and more.

Come and Join the World's Leading Global Security Company!

• We Offer Attractive Pay Options like DailyPay and Weekly Pay
• Must have 3 years of security experience in the healtcare Field ***
• Payrate $28.00 per Hour and Benefits
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paid Training and Unforms Provided
• Must have clean background and clean driving record
• Fulltime Position - County of LA
• Location of Position: MLK Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site
• Providing supportive and a lead role in advising and assisting Guards I and II.
• Ensuring County staff present appropriate County identification when entering a Service
  • Site or restricted areas within the Services Site.
  • Intervening to prevent injurious acts to persons or damage to County property.
  • Safeguarding County property against theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Preventing entry of weapons and other illegal contraband into a Services Site.
  • Providing information and assistance to the public as needed.
  • Operating Contractor or County owned weapon screening equipment, including x-raymachines and magnetometers, both screen-operated and hand-held, as required by
  • Services Sites and document findings.
  • Visually screening packages for suspicious markings. If package is suspicious, placing
  • package in an open area and notifying proper authorities, including local law enforcement
  • and Service Site Administrator.
  • Locking and unlocking gates and doors; and raising and lowering flags at designated
  • times.
  • Ensuring that only authorized personnel are permitted access to closed or restricted
  • areas.
  • Responding to reports of ill or injured visitors, patrons, or employees, rendering first aid
  • and notifying local law enforcement and Service Site Administrator, as soon as practicably
  • feasible.
  • Relaying reports of bomb threats immediately to local law enforcement and Service Site
  • Administrator.
  • Responding to the scene of locally activated fire, burglary or other alarms, evaluating the
  • situation and taking appropriate action.
  • Monitoring building alarm systems and electronic surveillance equipment, such as closed circuit television (CCTV) monitors, in buildings, halls, or parking lots.
  • Conducting regular vehicle patrols of Service Sites, utilizing Contractor-issued motor
  • vehicles, bicycles or scooters as required by each Service Site.
  • Loging activities and events on the Daily Activity Report (DAR).

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universalwill 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/safety 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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Closing

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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