Security Officer for Public Transit

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 - Unarmed Civic Patrol in Long Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government public transportation location. You will conduct routine patrols across platforms, terminals, and surrounding areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear communication and outstanding customer service. Working with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, you will put people first, act with integrity, and help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.36 / 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 clients and the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, platforms, parking areas, bus bays, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor for suspicious behavior, hazards, and policy violations, and report observations in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical calls, and service disruptions, and request police, fire, and/or medical assistance as needed.
• Control access to restricted areas, verify authorization for entry, and assist with visitor management and directional assistance.
• Observe and document interactions with the public, including fare disputes, loitering concerns, and disruptive behavior, and use de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
• Complete shift activity reports, incident reports, and other required documentation with accurate details and timely submission.
• Communicate with site leadership, dispatch, and Allied Universal supervision via radio, phone, and/or written logs to coordinate response and share updates.
• Perform periodic checks of doors, gates, lighting, and other infrastructure, and report maintenance issues through established channels.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, shelter-in-place, and crowd management as directed by site policy and local authorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• 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.

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