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Post Guard- Los Angeles Area

GOLDEN WEST SECURITY
Pacoima, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    Legal Address - Pacoima, CA
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Description

Job Summary

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

 

Projected Schedule

Monday- Sunday 1000-1900

Primary Job Duties

  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Monitor surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Use provided communication devices to relay information in a clear and concise manner
  • Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Provide satisfactory customer service to clients and other members of the public
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
  • Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings
  • Follow post orders and all other relevant site-related information
  • Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.

Tools and Technology

Tools

Notebook computers

  • Laptop computers
  • Tablets
  • Cellular Device

Benefits


401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Referral program
Vision Insurance

Qualifications


Education and Experience

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Guard Card required

Uniform

Candidate must possess/ provide their own black suit including: black shirt, black tie, black belt and black shoes.

Grooming

Candidate must be well groomed and adhere to strict grooming standards set in place by the client. 

Knowledge

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Basic Skills

  • Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

  • Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem-Solving Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills

  • Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Resource Management Skills

  • Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
  • Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Work Context

Communication – Sentry Officers communicate regularly with citizens and co-workers.

Role Relationships – Sentry Officers will be required to interact with the public and therefore must have a high-level of customer service.

Conflictual Contact – Sentry Officers may have interactions with upset customers/persons.

Work Setting – Will vary.

Job Hazards – Sentry Officers may occasionally be exposed to highly dynamic situations and/or environments.

Work Attire – Uniform provided.

Pace and Scheduling – Sentry Officers may be required walk and/or stand for the duration of the

Salary : $22 - $24

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