Security Guard - Foot Patrol Watch

Security Guard - Foot Patrol Watch

Los Angeles, United States

Company
Allied Universal
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Security Guard - Foot Patrol Watch

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 Guard - Foot Patrol Watch in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support employees and visitors with professional customer service, clear communication, and timely reporting of concerns. Join a caring team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering through teamwork and always acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur09:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM - 05:00 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 staff, visitors, and/or contractors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site leadership and/or public responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of interior and exterior areas, including entrances, parking areas, and perimeter points, to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and lobby traffic, verify identification and/or authorization as required, and maintain visitor logs and key control per site procedures.
• Complete detailed shift documentation, including incident reports and patrol activity reports, and communicate notable observations to the next shift and/or site management.

Minimum Requirements:
• 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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1552533
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