Security Guard Shift Supervisor at Allied Universal El Segundo, CA

Allied Universal; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 24,662 - 35,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan enrollment

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Security Guard Shift Supervisor to oversee security personnel and ensure safety for a high-profile client. This position demands strong leadership abilities and at least one year of security experience.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year verifiable and successful security experience.
• Current and valid driver’s license is required.
• Licensing requirements vary and may be needed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel during the designated shift.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct reviews and inspections of security personnel.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to maintain poise and self-control during emergencies

Effective oral and written communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Coaching and mentoring skills

Active listening skills

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Security Guard Shift Supervisor job at Allied Universal. El Segundo, CA. 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.

Allied Universal® offers 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. Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Guard Shift Supervisor $21.70 per hour. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the security of a high‑profile client’s facility, property, and surrounding campus for a designated shift.

Responsibilities

• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
• Provide direction and instruction to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties
• Cross‑train officers to make them more versatile and run site efficiently
• Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
• Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
• Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and on‑site training for security officer assigned to his/her shift
• Ensure that contract required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met
• Maintain overtime to minimum or to a predefined level designated by Allied Universal®
• Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift
• Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Associate's degree of higher in any discipline
  • Service in the active‑duty military, military reserves, or National Guard
  • Service in auxiliary police or police cadets
• Minimum of one (1) year verifiable and successful security experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience demonstrating the following:
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to maintain poise and self‑control during emergency situations
  • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, and of composing reports
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
  • Problem solving skills
  • Coaching, mentoring, motivating skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Encourage effective teamwork
  • Assess and evaluate situations effectively
  • Synthesize facts, concepts, principles
  • Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Compile, sort, and interpret data
  • Research, investigate, compile information
  • Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Attending to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Management Systems FEMA Incident Command Certification; ICO 100, 200, 300
• Working knowledge of EMS protocols, Medical First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Job ID: 2025-1377731
Location: United States-California-El Segundo
Job Category: Security Supervisor, Security Guard