Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer in the Los Angeles area to safeguard clients across various industries. The role emphasizes vigilance, customer service, and adherence to site policies and safety procedures.

Qualified candidates should meet the minimum requirements, including being at least 21, holding a high school diploma or equivalent (or 5 years verifiable experience), and passing a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check required in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce site policies and safety procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the client site and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description

As an Armed Security Officer $24.28 per Hour, 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 Universalwill 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 Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• 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

Closing

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 difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.