CA - Unarmed Security Officers Skid Row DTLA

Trestonsecurity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple shift options

Uniforms and training

Site-specific training

24/7 operations team support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Treston Security Services is hiring unarmed Security Officers for a permanent supportive housing property in Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row. Officers will engage with residents, visitors, and service providers, maintaining a professional presence amid urban activity.

Positions require a valid California BSIS Guard Card, 18+ years old, and the ability to work morning, swing or graveyard shifts. Compensation ranges $19.00–$20.00/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have valid California BSIS Guard Card.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area.
• Strong communication, observation, and customer-service skills.
• Able to remain calm and professional under stress.
• Ability to write clear daily activity and incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, alert, and visible security presence.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and common areas.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols.
• Enforce property rules and control access.
• Observe and report suspicious or dangerous activity.
• Respond to disturbances, emergencies, and resident concerns.
• Use de-escalation techniques and effective communication.
• Notify management of serious incidents or emergencies.
• Complete accurate daily activity and incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Verbal de-escalation

Reporting

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Education

California BSIS Guard Card

Job description

SKID ROW UNARMED SECURITY OFFICERS – MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Location: Downtown Los Angeles / Skid Row Area
Pay Rate: $19.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
Available Shifts: Morning, Swing, and Graveyard
Position Type: Multiple positions available

ABOUT TRESTON SECURITY SERVICES

Treston Security Services is a Veteran-owned and operated, multi-state private security company headquartered in Southern California. We provide professional security services for residential communities, corporate facilities, commercial properties, entertainment venues, special events, hospitality locations, and high-risk environments.

Our team is committed to professionalism, accountability, exceptional customer service, and maintaining safe environments for our clients and the communities we serve. Our officers are supported by experienced field leadership, advanced reporting systems, and a 24/7 Global Security Operations Center.

Protect, Comply, Prevent: Your Security is Our Priority.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Treston Security Services is hiring professional and dependable Unarmed Security Officers for a permanent supportive housing property located in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area.

Officers assigned to this location must be comfortable working in an active urban environment and interacting professionally with residents, visitors, property management, service providers, and individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges.

This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, professional communication, and the ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging situations.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

• Morning
• Swing
• Graveyard
• Weekday and weekend availability may be required
• Officers must be available to work assigned holidays when scheduled

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a professional, alert, and visible security presence
• Monitor entrances, exits, common areas, and surrounding property areas
• Conduct routine interior and exterior foot patrols
• Assist with access control and enforcement of property rules
• Observe and report suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized activity
• Respond appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, and resident concerns
• Use professional communication and verbal de-escalation techniques
• Contact emergency services when circumstances require immediate assistance
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and patrol documentation
• Immediately notify Treston management of serious incidents or emergencies
• Coordinate professionally with property management, law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, incidents, and property operations
• Follow all post orders, company policies, and client-specific procedures
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid and current California BSIS Guard Card
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be comfortable working in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area
• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and able to report to scheduled shifts consistently
• Must possess strong communication, observation, and customer-service skills
• Must be able to remain calm and professional during stressful or confrontational situations
• Must be able to write clear and detailed activity and incident reports
• Must have reliable transportation or another dependable method of reporting to work
• Must maintain a working cellphone for communication
• Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with all uniform and grooming requirements
• Must successfully complete all applicable company screening and onboarding requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in permanent supportive housing, residential security, affordable housing, social-service environments, or similar assignments
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, or substance-use concerns
• Previous training or experience in verbal de-escalation, crisis response, access control, and incident reporting
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to conduct interior and exterior patrols throughout the assigned shift
• Ability to climb stairs and work in varying weather conditions when required
• Ability to remain alert and responsive throughout morning, swing, or graveyard shifts
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE

Parking is not provided at this assignment. Applicants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation and parking. Candidates should consider this requirement before accepting an assignment at the property.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Multiple shift options
• Consistent security assignments
• Professional uniforms and site-specific training
• Support from field supervisors and a 24/7 operations team
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Experience with an established, multi-state security company

COMPANY INFORMATION

Treston Security Services, Inc.
9836 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 208
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.trestonsecurity.com
California PPO #120183

Treston Security Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment and onboarding requirements.