Security Officer - Armed Rail Station Patrol

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.

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

• Mon – 05:30 AM to 02:00 PM
• Fri – 05:30 AM to 02:00 PM
• Sat – 05:30 AM to 02:00 PM
• Sun – 05:30 AM to 02:00 PM

• 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.

• Note:
  
  This list mirrors the original responsibilities below; please see the original for full wording.
• 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.

• 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…