Security Officer

Los Angeles LGBT Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403B retirement plan

Job summary

Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment across its facilities. The role requires enforcing center policies, patrolling, documenting incidents, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position is full‑time, non‑exempt, union, with a weekend schedule. Candidates should have a California Guard Card, at least 1 year of security experience, and a sensitivity to LGBT and homeless communities. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a security guard.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of LGBT people and homeless youth and adults.
• Availability to work a rotating shift and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly patrols of grounds and facilities.
• Enforce Center policies and procedures.
• Report suspicious activities, property damage, and safety hazards.
• Respond to fire alarms, panic buttons, and disturbances.
• Escort disruptive individuals off the property and coordinate with security or law enforcement when needed.
• Assist local law enforcement and emergency services as required.
• Ensure all buildings are clear after closing and perform checks.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

De-escalation techniques

Shift flexibility

Observation and reporting

Customer service oriented

Education

California Guard Card

Job description

Position: #259113
Program: Security
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Security Supervisor
Shift Differential Premium: $0.75 per hour for hours worked on weekends, $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 2pm-10pm and $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 10pm-6am
Schedule: Friday – Tuesday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Status: 100%, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union
Probation: 90 days
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; also including Long Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 403B retirement plan

CENTER’S MISSION

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Facilities Department is a team of employees responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Centers’ ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities, residential facilities, community rooms, theatres, offices, industrial kitchens, and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment on Center premises. The Security Officer is relied upon for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, staff, clients, volunteers, visitors, and other people and property on Center grounds.

% of Role

70%

Essential Functions

Security Operations

• Ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and secure for staff and clients.
• Enforce the Los Angeles LGBT Center policy and procedures.
• Complete hourly patrol route assignments through campus grounds and parking lot. Report suspicious activities, property damage, and safety hazards to dispatch, supervision, and management.
• Respond promptly to incidents of fire alarms, panic buttons and disturbances communicated by the Security Officer II position.
• Escort disruptive individuals off the property. Coordinate with additional security personnel, supervisors, managers, or law enforcement if the situation escalates.
• Provide assistance to local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Ensure all buildings are clear of occupants after closing by conducting thorough checks of all rooms, including bathrooms and office spaces.
• Check and lock all doors, parking lots & driveways, turn off fans, lights, and all-day use equipment, activate alarm systems and secure building.
• Other duties as assigned.

20%

Other Duties

• Check email and activity logs daily for departmental updates.
• Complete daily activity report, incident reports or other paperwork before end of shift.

10%

Training

• Participate in security training programs and stay updated on campus policy and procedures.

0%

Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory)

(If none, indicate 0%.)

Required Qualifications

• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBT people.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a security guard.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with unruly people in a firm and non-antagonizing manner.
• Availability to work a rotating shift and weekend as scheduled.
• State of California Guard card.
• Must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and homeless youth and adults.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to stand for periods up to 8 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Good vision (including color vision and night vision) and hearing.
• Ability to respond quickly to situations using appropriate intervention techniques, including potential de-escalations, as trained by management.
• May be required to run in emergency situations.

Health Assessment

A health assessment will be required to ensure that applicants can safely perform job duties without risk to themselves or others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Current CPR Certificate
• Experience working with the LGBT community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBT people.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center’s premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact [e-mail].