Armed Security Officer - Lancaster, CA

Patrol Solutions; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental and vision

Ongoing training

Career advancement

Custom-fit uniforms

Promotion and recognition programs

Job summary

Patrol Solutions in Lancaster, CA is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect a county yard overnight. You will patrol on foot, inspect gates, fencing, vehicles and equipment, and write clear daily activity and incident reports.

Applicants must hold a California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Firearm Permit, have a valid CA driver's license, be 18+ (21+ to drive or carry firearm), and own duty firearm, baton and pepper spray. Bilinguals encouraged; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Firearm Permit are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security for a county yard overnight.
• Patrol the property on foot and check gates, fencing, vehicles and equipment.
• Write clear daily activity and incident reports.
• Respond to alarms and incidents, and contact police or emergency services when needed.
• Provide professional, courteous service to county staff.

Education

BSIS Guard Card

Exposed Firearm Permit

Baton Permit

Pepper Spray Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Patrol SolutionsArmed Security Officer - Lancaster, CAPay: $20.50–$21.00 per hour, depending on certifications · twice-monthly paySchedule: Fri - Sun 10:30 PM–6:30 AM & Mon - Tue 11:30 PM–6:30 AM (38 hours weekly, this schedule is considered Full-Time)Location: This is a county maintenance yard in Lancaster. Best for applicants who live in the Antelope Valley: Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill or Rosamond.What you'll doProvide armed security for a county yard overnightPatrol the property on foot and check gates, fencing, vehicles and equipmentWrite clear daily activity and incident reportsRespond to alarms and incidents, and contact police or emergency services when neededProvide professional, courteous service to county staffBenefitsPaid vacation and sick timeMedical, dental and visionOngoing trainingCareer advancementCustom-fit uniformsPromotion and recognition programs18 or older (21 or older to drive a company vehicle or carry a firearm under California law)Valid California BSIS Guard Card and BSIS Exposed Firearm PermitValid BSIS Baton permit, Pepper Spray certification and CPR/First Aid certificationYour own duty firearm, baton and pepper spray (the company does not provide them)Valid California driver's license with a clean 3-year driving recordReliable transportation to LancasterAble to read and write clear reports in English and use a smartphone for daily activity reportsBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!Fair ChancePatrol Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in line with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We do not ask about criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment.California's Private Security Services Act (Business and Professions Code section 7580 and following) requires every security officer to hold a valid guard card registration from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). BSIS runs its own criminal background check through Live Scan. Under state law, anything that causes BSIS to deny, suspend or revoke your guard card makes you ineligible to work as a security officer.Job duties a criminal record may affect: protecting people and client property; working alone without direct supervision; holding client keys, access codes and alarm codes; reporting incidents to law enforcement; and, for patrol positions, driving company vehicles.CA PPO: 119966