Part Time Security Officer - All Shifts

City of Anaheim; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Anaheim seeks dynamic, customer-oriented individuals for the role of Part Time Security Officer at the Anaheim Convention Center. This position includes various responsibilities such as patrolling grounds, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including graveyard shifts.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Retirement benefits through CalPERS

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Experience as a Security Officer is required.
• Knowledge of City vehicle codes and security methods.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facility and respond to emergencies.
• Issue citations and conduct investigations.
• Monitor computerized fire systems and cameras.

Skills

Interpersonal Relations

Professionalism

Judgment

Report Writing

Education

Valid California Driver's License

California Guard Card

CPR/AED training (desirable)

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Description

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Description

The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, having hosted such large, well-attended events as the Winter NAMM Show, Disney's D23 Expo, and Citrix Synergy. Originally opened in 1967, the ACC currently spans 53 acres and offers 1.6 million square feet of functional space and dynamic features. The ACC completed its seventh expansion in the Fall of 2017, providing an additional 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to our guests.

We seek dynamic and customer service-oriented individuals like you to join our team! We plan on hiring many Part Time Security Officers, who can work all shifts. Under moderate supervision, the Part Time Security Officer patrols the buildings and grounds of the Anaheim Convention Center to ensure security. There is additional pay when working the Graveyard Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

This is a part-time position of approximately 30-hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Graveyard hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., depending on the scheduling of events.

Please thoroughly review this posting in its entirety, including the environmental and work conditions discussed in the Supplemental Information section below.

Important Dates To Remember

Online Application Deadline

Monday, July 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Patrol facility, handle calls for service, and issue citations on the properties of the Convention, Sports and Entertainment Department either on foot, or on vehicle.
• Patrol and issue citations on parking lots in the Convention Center or other City properties per direction of the City Council.
• Lock and close gates, bollards, and doors, check for any hazards or safety issues, and either mitigate the issue or report it to the proper authority
• Check for water gas leaks and other hazards or malfunctions and take necessary action to have the problem corrected.
• Take Identification photographs, receive lost items and requests for recovery of such items.
• Provide escorts as needed for safety precaution.
• Issue and safeguard equipment such as city-owned vehicles, two-way radios, access cards, keys, and other various security equipment and electronic checkpoint software.
• Exercise good, independent judgment and make sound decisions; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Monitor and respond to computerized fire system; observe multiple panels in the security office to monitor doors, elevators, smoke detectors, and fire dampers; monitor numerous cameras throughout the facility.
• Act as first responder to any emergency situation including building alarms, evacuations or medical incidents.
• Conduct investigations as necessary of events occurring at assigned property and prepare a detailed, accurate and complete report of the event; Prepare event logs; maintain various spreadsheets, databases and lists through the use of a personal computer for reporting purposes.
• Insure that building and City of Anaheim rules and procedures are being followed by everyone on the property.
• Issue keys and equipment to facility employees.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Qualifications

License/Certification Required:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid State of California-issued guard card by date of appointment.
• A valid State of California-issued Proprietary Guard Card within six months from date of appointment.
• Ability to or qualify for AED/CPR training is desirable.
  
  

Experience: Journey-level experience as a Security Officer. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: City vehicle codes and parking laws; security methods, terminology and equipment. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Basic and legible report writing skills; City, State, and Federal rules, laws, and regulations as they apply to public health, public safety, parking and public nuisance issues.

Ability to: Effectively maintain interpersonal relations and diplomacy with people; demonstrate professionalism, ethics, cultural diversity and discrimination awareness; operate city owned radios, vehicles; write clear and accurate reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; read and understand departmental policies, rules, regulations and instructions; use discretion and sound judgment; work independently; maintain availability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and emergency call out without restriction.

Supplemental Information

Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents may be required to work in inclement weather.

Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to patrol facility and/or grounds on a continuous basis which includes climbing stairs, ladders, catwalks and scaffolding as a routine of security patrol and have good night vision. Must be able to lift and carry up to 75-lbs.

Supervision Received and Exercised: The position works under technical supervision of the Lead Security Guard who makes assignments and periodically reviews work.

This is a part-time position of approximately 30-hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours vary depending on the scheduling of events.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a written test and an oral interview.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Additionally, by date of appointment, a Social Security Card is required for payroll processing; employment cannot proceed without it.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To View The Current Benefits Summary, Visit

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.

Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City’s part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/37234/PT-CalPERS-Rates

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Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the applications and the responses to the Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience on application or in response to the Supplemental Question but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Our primary means of communication about candidate recruitment status is email. Have you provided a valid email address that you can access regularly? PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you check your JUNK folder for email messages that were incorrectly marked as spam.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
  
  

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This is a part time position, hours can vary weekly with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Depending on assignment, this position performs work during inclement weather, patrol facility and/or grounds on a continuous basis which includes climbing stairs, ladders, catwalks, scaffolding as part of patrol, have good night vision and ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Please check yes to confirm that you have read and understand this information.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have a valid California Driver's License?

• No, and I am unable to obtain one
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment
• Yes
  
  

05

Do you have a valid California Guard Card?

• No, and I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes
  
  

06

How many years of journey level experience do you have as a Security Guard?

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two years
• More than two years
  
  

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Please describe your journey level experience as a Security Guard. Also include when and where you have obtained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".

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Are you available to work the graveyard shift (11:00pm - 7:00am)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Are you available to work the day shift (7:00am - 3:00pm)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Are you able to work the swing shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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