Security Guard

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Security Guard to protect high-rise university properties in Westwood. The role emphasizes professional communication, rapid emergency assessment, incident reporting, and adherence to established policies.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a California Guard Card. The position is onsite, with a TBD schedule, and includes UCLA's competitive pay ranges and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Guard Card issued by California Bureau of Security and Investigation Services required.
• 1 year of security experience in a high-rise building.
• Ability to interact diplomatically with the public in high-volume settings.
• Ability to assess emergencies and implement solutions quickly.

Skills

Security experience

Public interaction

Emergency assessment

Policy adherence

Report writing

Stamina

Sensory awareness

Emotional composure

Independent work

Detail orientation

Scheduling compliance

Communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Guard Card (CA)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Department Summary

The UCLA Asset Management Department provides full-service property management for University-owned high-rise office buildings in Westwood (eight buildings containing 2M SF, occupied by 150 primarily University tenants and generating $30M of rental income), and limited-service property management to 90 other University owned properties.

Position Summary

At UCLA Asset Management, you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality property management to University-owned high rise office buildings. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, Asset Management team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Security experience in a High-Rise Building (Required)
• Skill in interacting diplomatically with the public in a high volume, continuous public contact setting. (Required)
• Ability to assess a problematic or emergency situation and plan/execute an appropriate solution in a quick manner. (Required)
• Ability to independently resolve issues working within a set of policies and procedures. (Required)
• Ability to relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner, in order to write reports or relay information to the public or to the organization and its representatives. (Required)
• Ability to walk and/or sit continuously for at least 3 hours consecutively. (Required)
• Ability to hear and see to identify life threatening or criminal circumstances and communicate that information over a two-way police radio. (Required)
• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments and duties with minimal direction. (Required)
• Ability to attend to detail and follow through on all assigned duties and tasks to completion in a proscribed period of time. (Required)
• Ability to adhere to all scheduling requirements. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• Guard Card from California Bureau of Security and Investigation Services (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

TBD

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

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