Flexible Security Officer – Patrol, Protect & Grow

Allied Universal; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life,AD

Company retirement plans

Seven holidays paid at time and a half

40 hours vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal in Glendale, CA is hiring a Security Officer - Unarmed. You will patrol designated areas on foot or by vehicle, monitor for security concerns, and respond to incidents. Pay rate is $19.00 per hour, full-time, with excellent benefits.

This role uses our shift-pickup platform to build a flexible schedule across diverse sites, offering hands-on experience and growth opportunities within a leading global security company.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws; Allied Universal will 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
• No prior experience required
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem‑solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Skills

High school diploma

Background check

Drug screening

Age requirements

Reliability

Communication skills

Radio operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Glendale, CA is hiring a Security Officer - Unarmed. You will patrol designated areas on foot or by vehicle, monitor for security concerns, and respond to incidents. Pay rate is $19.00 per hour, full-time, with excellent benefits.

This role uses our shift-pickup platform to build a flexible schedule across diverse sites, offering hands-on experience and growth opportunities within a leading global security company.