Armed Security Officer - Open Shifts

Prosegur; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits + 401K

Weekly pay

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Prosegur, Los Angeles, CA, is seeking Armed Security Officers to protect clients, employees, and visitors. You will patrol, monitor premises, and respond to incidents while maintaining professional conduct and compliance with laws and company policy.

Qualifications include a 21+ age, High School Diploma or GED, and an armed security license. Must possess a valid 9mm firearm and pass background checks and training. Full-time shifts with benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain an Armed Security Officer license/permit.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain alertness and deter unauthorized activity.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle.
• Enforce policies in a professional manner.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and report findings.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, or incidents promptly.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely incident reports.
• Secure facilities, equipment, and areas as directed.
• Provide courteous assistance to employees, visitors, and customers.
• Remain at assigned post until relieved.
• Support investigations by gathering information and preserving evidence.

Skills

Vigilance

Communication

Crisis response

Judgment & integrity

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Armed Security Officer - Open Shifts(Guarding)

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

$33.80 - $33.80

Overview

For 50 years, Prosegur has been helping make the world a safer place. Today, more than 175,000 employees across 36 countries combine experience, technology, and innovation to protect the people, clients, and communities we serve.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Whether working on-site with our clients or supporting our teams behind the scenes, every employee plays an important role in delivering the safety, service, and trust our clients depend on every day.

At Prosegur, you’re not just joining a security company. You’re joining a global team with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Job Skills / Requirements

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.
• 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: All Shifts

• Pay Rate: $33.80
• Weekly pay
• Benefits + 401K

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)

Security License, Level I , Level II, Level III
Driver's License

Additional Information / Benefits

At Prosegur, we believe in supporting our employees both at work and beyond. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Benefits may vary based on position, location, and eligibility, with additional details provided throughout the hiring process.

Prosegur is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Tyler Fletcher;

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.