Security Guard - Relief Coverage

Garda World Security; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Security is seeking a Response Security Flex Officer in Los Angeles, CA to protect people and property across diverse locations. You will monitor premises, patrol for threats, control access, and respond swiftly to incidents while delivering excellent customer service.

Flexibility is essential to cover days, nights, weekends, and holidays; a uniform is provided, and growth opportunities exist within GardaWorld Security. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work any day and any shift including weekends and holidays.
• High school education or GED required.
• Must be 21+ and have a valid driver's license.
• State security license (BSIS Guard Card) and 32-hour BSIS trainings required or obtained during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises to ensure security.
• Conduct patrols and spot suspicious activity.
• Control access points and verify identities.
• Respond to incidents quickly.
• Provide customer service while maintaining security.
• Write detailed incident reports.
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations.
• Ensure safety of people and property.

Skills

Flexible availability

Valid Driver License

21 years or older

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

BSIS Guard Card

BSIS 32-hour security trainings

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Special Response/Flex Security Guard

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next.

A Flex Security Officer is a highly reliable and adaptable guard who is trained to work at different locations and cover various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. They are used to fill in for call-offs, vacations, or when additional coverage is needed. Their flexibility makes them a key support to the overall security team.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Los Angeles, California
• Schedule: Varies
  • Applicants must be fully flexible and available to work any day of the week and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) including weekends, as scheduling needs may vary.
• Competitive hourly wage of $22 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Response Security Flex Officer:

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications for Response Security Flex Officer:

• Flexible Availability: Must be willing and able to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) as operational needs require. Shifts may vary from week to week. Flexibility is essential to support changing client needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain service excellence.
• You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 21 years or age or older
• You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
• You have a state security license (BSIS Guard Card) and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security training can be obtained during the hiring process)
• We offer support to candidates in obtaining their California Guard Card license. If needed, we will assist you through the certification process.

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.