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.

As a Security Officer - Armed Rail Station Patrol in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a transit location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a highly visible presence that helps to deter incidents, and respond to situations with calm, professional communication. You will support access control, document security-related activity, and deliver customer service aligned with our agile, reliable, and innovative culture, built on teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.58 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:30 AM - 02:00 PMFri05:30 AM - 02:00 PMSat05:30 AM - 02:00 PMSun05:30 AM - 02:00 PM

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.

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, suspicious activity, and property-related concerns.Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout government facilities, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points; working environments and conditions may vary by location.Control access at entry points by verifying identification, directing visitors, and monitoring authorized entry and/or exit per post orders.Perform security-related screening as directed by site policy, including visual inspections and use of approved equipment.Monitor cameras, alarms, intercoms, and radio traffic; communicate observed issues to the appropriate personnel and dispatch support as needed.Write clear, detailed reports of daily activities and incident responses, including accurate times, locations, and actions taken.Maintain required equipment and appearance standards for an armed post, including proper carry, weapon retention awareness, and adherence to use-of-force and escalation protocols.Support de-escalation efforts during confrontations and request assistance from supervisors and/or public law enforcement when required by conditions.Assist with crowd and vehicle flow during special events, service disruptions, and other high-traffic periods, following established routing and posting plans.Conduct checks of doors, gates, and restricted areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or tampering, and report hazards and maintenance concerns through the proper channels.Participate in drills, briefings, and training activities related to emergency procedures, communications, and post-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Possess an armed guard card and/or license.Be at least 21 years of age.A valid firearms permit is preferred.Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.Baton permit is preferred.Be at least 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.Participate in industry-specific security 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.

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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