Security Guard - Mobile Patrol

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.

$19.00 per hour

MUST HAVE VALID AND CURRENT CA. GUARD CARD & TRAINING CERTIFICATES!

Morning, Afternoon, shifts available.

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday available.

As a Security Guard - Mobile Patrol in La Quinta, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a residential community, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms, access control activity, and resident questions with professional customer service. You will document observations using a computer and/or tablet while partnering with teammates and property staff. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction in an agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 residents, guests, and vendors by following site-specific procedures, access rules, and security-related policies, and/or supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of residential streets, amenities, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify hazards or maintenance issues for reporting.
• Monitor for and respond to incidents, alarms, disputes, and suspicious activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions taken.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access as assigned by checking credentials, issuing visitor information, directing traffic flow, and/or coordinating with property management.
• Complete detailed patrol and incident reports, communicate updates to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts, and assist responding public services as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
• Alarm Panel Experience is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• 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.

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.