Security guards
Company
SRO Housing Corporation
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
19–22 an hour
Posted
24 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
SRO Housing Corporation provides affordable housing in the Skid Row community in downtown Los Angeles. We are looking for professional security guards to protect our premises, assets and personnel. You will maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. The goal is to detect, deter, observe and report.
Responsibilities
• Protect SRO Housing Corporation's properties, tenants and staff by maintaining safe and secure environments
• Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences
• Report in detail any suspicious incidents
• Patrol randomly or regularly buildings and perimeters
• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates
• Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment
Skills
• Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
• Trained security officer with diploma and active CA Guard Card
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent knowledge and ability to write Incident Reports
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• Integrity and professionalism
• High school degree
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
• Have you ever worked in a homeless community?
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
• Security Guard: 3 years (Required)
• Customer service: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• CA Guard Card (Required)
Shift availability:
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
• Protect SRO Housing Corporation's properties, tenants and staff by maintaining safe and secure environments
• Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences
• Report in detail any suspicious incidents
• Patrol randomly or regularly buildings and perimeters
• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates
• Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment
Skills
• Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
• Trained security officer with diploma and active CA Guard Card
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent knowledge and ability to write Incident Reports
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• Integrity and professionalism
• High school degree
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
• Have you ever worked in a homeless community?
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
• Security Guard: 3 years (Required)
• Customer service: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• CA Guard Card (Required)
Shift availability:
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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