Security Guard Afternoon Patrol

AECOM; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company seeks a Security Guard for its La Quinta location. This role involves safeguarding clients across various industries, ensuring effective security and safety measures. Successful candidates will provide excellent customer service and meet licensing requirements, offering competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed.
• Possess a high school diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Current CA Guard Card and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and conduct regular patrols.
• Maintain calm during critical situations.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

**$20.00 Per Hour**

**3pm-11pm**

**Medical, dental, vision fully paid after 90 days**

**Vacation after 1 year of service**

**Must have a current CA Guard Card with training certificates**

**Must have a valid CA DL with a clean driving record**

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles

+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience

+ 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.

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.*A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

**Perks and Benefits:**

+ Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

+ Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

+ Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

+ Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

**Job ID:** 2025-1385754

**Location:** United States-California-La Quinta

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Security Guard