Security Officer Patrol - Incident Prevention

Allied Universal; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Carson, CA is seeking a Security Officer Patrol - Incident Prevention to protect residents and visitors across a residential community. The role focuses on unarmed patrols, customer service, and rapid incident response to deter security issues.

This full-time position pays $22.00 per hour with a day/evening schedule. Minimum requirements include at least one year in security, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, visitors, and vendors by enforcing security procedures and community policies.
• Respond to resident concerns and incidents in a calm, professional manner and document observations.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of residential grounds, common areas, parking, access points, and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol duties

Incident response

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 a Security Officer Patrol - Incident Prevention in Carson, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a residential community, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication to residents and visitors. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, community policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying appropriate personnel as required.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout residential community grounds, common areas, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to the property, verify authorized visitors and/or vendors in accordance with site-specific procedures, and report suspicious activity or policy violations.
• Complete accurate activity reports, incident reports, and shift documentation while maintaining professional communication with residents and property representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.

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