Overnight On-Site Security Guard – Salt Lake City, UT

Signal of Omaha & Signal of Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal of Salt Lake City is seeking an overnight security officer at a single client site in Salt Lake City. You will stay on site for the entire shift, controlling entry, patrolling the property and reporting anything suspicious.

The role requires a valid security license or certification and emphasizes reliability, attentiveness, and strong communication skills. You must remain calm and decisive during emergencies while providing a deterrent security presence.

Qualifications

• Valid security officer license or certification, as required by state regulations.
• Entry level: prior security experience is preferred but not required.
• Reliable and observant, with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Able to stay calm and act decisively in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Run access control: check credentials and manage entry points
• Monitor the property to prevent theft, violence and rule violations
• Do regular patrols and inspections of the property and perimeter
• Respond quickly to alarms and incidents, escalating when needed
• Document and report security breaches and suspicious activity
• Provide a visible security presence that deters unlawful behavior

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Calm under pressure

Observant

Reliability

License/certification

Job description

Signal of Salt Lake City is hiring an overnight security officer for one assigned client site in Salt Lake City. You'll stay at that site for your whole shift, controlling who comes in, patrolling the property and reporting anything suspicious.

Schedule (overnight / night shift)

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00pm–6:00am
• Friday–Sunday: 6:00pm–6:00am

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Requirements

• Valid security officer license or certification, as required by state regulations
• Entry level: prior security experience is preferred but not required
• Reliable and observant, with strong attention to detail
• Good communication and people skills
• Able to stay calm and act decisively in an emergency

What you'll do

• Run access control: check credentials and manage entry points
• Monitor the property to prevent theft, violence and rule violations
• Do regular patrols and inspections of the property and perimeter
• Respond quickly to alarms and incidents, escalating when needed
• Document and report security breaches and suspicious activity
• Provide a visible security presence that deters unlawful behavior