Security Officer - Licensed Driver Patrol

About the role

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Flex Licensed Driver Patrol in Glendale, CA. You will serve and safeguard clients across healthcare, education, finance, retail and other industries, working 30-40 hours per week on a mix of manager-assigned shifts and self-chosen shifts through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift program. Shifts, days, locations and assignments change regularly, and you will be assigned irregular shifts with little to no advance notice.

Key responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter, monitor entrances and exits, and observe departing personnel to prevent theft
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents and suspicious activity, keeping written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees and visitors courteously and professionally, and make emergency notifications as needed

Required profile

• At least two years of security-related experience
• Valid driver's license in line with Allied Universal driver policy (required for driving positions)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• Subject to a background investigation and a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Prior security, military or law enforcement experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Experience with alarm panels is preferred
• A guard card/license is preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write in multiple languages (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic) is an advantage

What we offer

• Pay of $22.90 per hour
• Flexible scheduling with a variety of open shifts
• Career growth with a path to full-time roles and paid training programs
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement and disability insurance
• Seven paid holidays per year and vacation after one year of employment
• Discounts at restaurants and entertainment venues