Security Officer

Los Angeles LGBT Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard our facilities in Los Angeles. This full-time role requires vigilance to protect staff, clients, volunteers, and assets across our campus and locations, with a focus on maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The Security Officer performs patrols, enforces campus policies, and coordinates with local authorities when needed. The schedule is 6am-2pm Thursday through Monday, with weekend shift differentials; on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a security guard.
• Ability to handle unruly individuals firmly and without antagonism.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends.
• State of California Guard card.
• Sensitivity to LGBT and homeless youth and adults’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly patrols across campus grounds and parking areas.
• Report suspicious activities and safety hazards to dispatch.
• Respond to alarms and disturbances promptly.
• Escort disruptive individuals off premises and coordinate with security.
• Prepare daily activity and incident reports.
• Assist local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Ensure buildings are secure after closing.
• Check doors, lighting, and alarm systems before leaving.

Skills

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Incident reporting

Access control

Customer service

Job description

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Security Officer

Security Operations Full-Time 100% AMR Campus, Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.75 Hourly

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Security Supervisor

Schedule: Thursday- Monday 6am-2pm

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

Status: Non-Exempt, Union

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 70%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
• 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