Security Officer - Armed

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security and facility services is hiring an Armed Security Guard in Los Angeles, California. The role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and 401k plans, with ongoing training and career growth opportunities. Candidates must have a valid CA Guard card and a Firearm permit, with responsibilities involving customer service, safety procedures, and regular patrols.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Employee discounts

Ongoing paid training

Qualifications

• Must have valid CA Guard card and valid Firearm permit.
• Participate in industry-specific security/safety training programs.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by executing safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and conduct regular patrols.
• Adhere to site-specific policies and emergency response activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Safety and Security Procedures

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable experience

Tools

Pepper Spray Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Handcuff Certification

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.

**Hiring Armed Security Guard**

+ Pay rate **$30.90** per hour

+ Location Los Angeles, California

+ Excellent Benefits and Career Progression!

+ Must have valid CA Guard card.

+ Valid Firearm permit

+ Certified through BSIS for Baton.

+ Armed position

+ Beneficial certifications for position: Pepper spray, handcuff, first aid/CPR.

As an **Armed Security Officer** 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 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.

+ Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs

+ 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:** 2025-1387864

**Location:** United States-California-Los Angeles

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security, Part Time Security