Armed Security Officer County - MLK

Armed Security Officer County - MLK Job in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2026-1678460 Date posted: 09/11/2026

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Company 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 an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as , Healthcare, Government and more.

Come and Join the World's Leading Global Security Company!

• We Offer Attractive Pay Options like DailyPay and Weekly Pay
• Must have 3 years of security experience in the healtcare Field *
• Payrate $28.00 per Hour and Benefits
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paid Training and Unforms Provided
• Must have clean background and clean driving record
• Fulltime Position - County of LA
• Location of Position: MLK Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities

• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner

• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site

• Providing supportive and a lead role in advising and assisting Guards I and II.

• Ensuring County staff present appropriate County identification when entering a Service

• Site or restricted areas within the Services Site.

• Intervening to prevent injurious acts to persons or damage to County property.

• Safeguarding County property against theft, vandalism and illegal entry.

• Preventing entry of weapons and other illegal contraband into a Services Site.

• Providing information and assistance to the public as needed.

• Operating Contractor or County owned weapon screening equipment, including x-ray

machines and magnetometers, both screen-operated and hand-held, as required by

• Services Sites and document findings.

• Visually screening packages for suspicious markings. If package is suspicious, placing

• package in an open area and notifying proper authorities, including local law enforcement

• and Service Site Administrator.

• Locking and unlocking gates and doors; and raising and lowering flags at designated

• times.

• Ensuring that only authorized personnel are permitted access to closed or restricted

• areas.

• Responding to reports of ill or injured visitors, patrons, or employees, rendering first aid

• and notifying local law enforcement and Service Site Administrator, as soon as practicably

• feasible.

• Relaying reports of bomb threats immediately to local law enforcement and Service Site

• Administrator.

• Responding to the scene of locally activated fire, burglary or other alarms, evaluating the

• situation and taking appropriate action.

• Monitoring building alarm systems and electronic surveillance equipment, such as closed circuit television (CCTV) monitors, in buildings, halls, or parking lots.

• Conducting regular vehicle patrols of Service Sites, utilizing Contractor-issued motor

• vehicles, bicycles or scooters as required by each Service Site.

• Loging activities and events on the Daily Activity Report (DAR).

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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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.

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