Museum Security Officer (Unarmed) — Protect & Engage

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a museum in Los Angeles, CA. You will safeguard clients, monitor entrances, conduct patrols, and provide welcoming service to visitors and staff while maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.

The role emphasizes customer service experience, compliance with license requirements, and ability to respond calmly to incidents. The position is full-time with a pay rate of $20.76 per hour and benefits as described by Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted as per laws.
• Drug screen may be required where allowed by law.
• Licensing requirements may vary by state/local laws.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at a public cultural institution.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout galleries, public spaces, offices, loading areas, parking facilities, and the surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entrances, exits, visitor flow, and restricted areas; verify credentials and direct guests per site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel.
• Maintain detailed daily activity reports and incident documentation, and communicate observations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a museum in Los Angeles, CA. You will safeguard clients, monitor entrances, conduct patrols, and provide welcoming service to visitors and staff while maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.

The role emphasizes customer service experience, compliance with license requirements, and ability to respond calmly to incidents. The position is full-time with a pay rate of $20.76 per hour and benefits as described by Allied Universal.