SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER 3184

Los Angeles World Airports; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airport authority is seeking a Senior Security Officer responsible for overseeing security operations at city-owned facilities. This role includes patrolling, traffic control, and ensuring the safety of premises. Ideal candidates will possess supervisory experience, strong communication abilities, and a valid driver’s license. Join a dedicated team ensuring public and staff safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement or relevant security roles.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team.
• Strong communication skills necessary for dealing with public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work of employees on assigned shifts.
• Patrolling and safeguarding city-owned buildings and facilities.
• Responding to emergencies and directing visitors at city sites.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Job Knowledge

Patrol Procedures

Education

Two years of full-time experience as Security Officer

Valid Class C driver’s license

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY
$55,352 to $80,930
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $89,992 to $95,004
NOTES:
1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to:
http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf
3. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with
the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
DUTIES
A Senior Security Officer assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of a group of employees on an assigned shift engaged in patrolling
and safeguarding City-owned buildings, parks, grounds, and equipment, performing traffic control and issuing parking citations at City-
owned facilities, answering questions, directing visitors, and assuring that only authorized persons enter buildings and yards; applies
sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group and fulfills equal employment
opportunity responsibilities; and does related work.REQUIREMENT/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles in a class at the level of Security Officer patrolling and safeguarding
buildings, facilities, parks, grounds and equipment, and protecting restricted areas, or working in a law enforcement capacity.
PROCESS NOTES
1. Applicants who lack six months or less at the time of filing of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they
cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing.
Applicants will be disqualified and not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months
reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of major moving violation (such as DUI).
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that
require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following may be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill
such positions.
The ability to speak or write a language other than English.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the
page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying
Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
Multiple-Choice Test: The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies
may be evaluated: Supervision, including knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, City personnel rules, policies, and
procedures, including equal employment opportunity responsibilities, laws and regulations, and Memoranda of Understanding as they
apply to subordinate personnel; Following Written Directions, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Job Knowledge,
including knowledge of: patrol procedures; rules of conduct and access for public places; procedures and laws of private person’s
arrest, including proper restraint procedures, detention, responses to emergencies; methods for establishing security for events, City
buildings, and other sites; methods of crowd control; control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; writing skills, including grammar and
spelling; reading comprehension; and other necessary knowledge and abilities.
Candidates invited to participate in the qualifying on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location using a
computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the
dates and specific steps on how to take the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who fail to complete the multiple-choice
test as instructed may be disqualified. It is anticipated that the remote proctored qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered from
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025, to SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025.
Essay: Candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Security
Officer. Only candidates that pass the qualifying on-line multiple-choice test will be invited to the on-line advisory essay. This essay
material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for
consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to
participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-
line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the on-line advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. It is anticipated that
the on-line advisory essay will be administered in THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025.
Interview: In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Self-Management, Job Knowledge, Supervision,
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Only candidates who complete the on-
line advisory essay as instructed will be invited to the interviews. The interviews will take place either in-person or on-line. It is
anticipated that interviews will be held in LATE OCTOBER AND EARLY NOVEMBER 2025.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going tohttps://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and
clicking on Competencies under Senior Security Officer. FAQs for on-line testing is available at
https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html process. Candidates who do not have the required
equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
APPOINTMENTS:
Some Senior Security Officers will be required to be available to work day, night, or morning assignments, weekends, holidays, rotating
shifts, and in various locations throughout the City of Los Angeles.
NOTES:
1. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los
Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure
equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability
Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be
obtained at https://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf
2. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any
time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
3. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
4. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
5. The seniority credit included in the final general average grade of each candidate will be computed at the rate of 0.25 of a point for
each year of continuous service as a Security Officer or Security Aide with the City of Los Angeles.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON
AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome.