Security Officer - Command Center Refinery

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 - Command Center in Torrance, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As a Dispatch Security Officer with Allied Universal at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will monitor activity, coordinate officer response, and manage communications that help support smooth operations. You will maintain situational awareness through cameras, radio traffic, and access control systems, document security-related events, and provide professional customer service to employees and visitors.

Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by integrity and teamwork.

Full Time

$20.34 / Hour

• Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM
• Wed: 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM
• Sat: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM
• Sun: 06:00 AM - 02:30 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.

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following post orders, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response procedures at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor alarms, CCTV, access control systems, and radio traffic; dispatch officers and/or site resources to reported incidents and critical situations using a calm, problem‑solving approach.
• Receive and prioritize calls for service, relay clear instructions, and coordinate communications with on‑site teams and authorized external responders as directed by post procedures.
• Complete accurate shift documentation including incident reports, dispatch logs, radio logs, and system activity records; notify supervision of significant events per protocol.
• Support site operations by tracking key control, managing vehicle and personnel entry and exit verification, and assisting with perimeter awareness through camera and system monitoring.

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• Having a guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Having customer service experience is preferred.
• Having access control and/or 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:

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