Security Officer: Patrols, Perimeter & Access Control

American Corporate Security; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

American Corporate Security seeks a vigilant security professional to protect assets, personnel, and visitors across a Los Angeles terminal environment. You will perform patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents while maintaining daily logs and following post orders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (security or law enforcement experience preferred), a valid California BSIS Guard Card, TWIC, and a clean driving record; the role requires rotating shifts and strong procedural

Qualifications

• Must obtain union membership within 10 days following the thirtieth (30th) day of employment. Subject to union fees.
• Must maintain a valid California BSIS Security Guard Registration ("Guard Card"), TWIC, State issued Driver's License with a clear driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment.
• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols on foot and by motor vehicle.
• Open and close rail gates only after approval from post management personnel.
• Complete train and/or vessel arrival and departure reports.
• Check perimeter fencing to ensure it meets all criteria listed in the post security plan.
• Check all facility doors and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Direct traffic in all areas as directed.
• Investigate and document all perimeter alarms.
• Transport visitors as needed, including operation of the shuttle bus.
• Open and close doors as needed.
• Relieve other guards as needed.
• Complete daily activity log, noting areas of concern and incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Security/Law enforcement experience

Tools

Guard Card

TWIC

Driver's License

Job description

American Corporate Security seeks a vigilant security professional to protect assets, personnel, and visitors across a Los Angeles terminal environment. You will perform patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents while maintaining daily logs and following post orders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (security or law enforcement experience preferred), a valid California BSIS Guard Card, TWIC, and a clean driving record; the role requires rotating shifts and strong procedural