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Job DescriptionOverview 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. Job Description Rate: $27.98 an hour Required: Ca Driver's License Guard Card Exposed Firearm At least 3yrs Armed Security Experience Secret Clearance Eligible Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you'll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career, this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. The Security Professional Flex Officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle, • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards, • Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons, • Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, • Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits, • Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements, • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post, • Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience, • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment, • Valid driver's license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle, • 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, • No prior experience required, • Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed), • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments, • Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors, • Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public, • Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately, • Active listening and problem-solving skills, • Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately, • Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy, • Teamwork, • Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic), • Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions, • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals, • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities 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: . Requisition ID 2025-1482384

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at . PAY RATE: $20.90 - $22 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Lead Monitor I will arrange, coordinate, supervise, mentor, and oversee the Monitors’ efforts to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees. The Lead Monitor I shall provide Safety Training to the Monitor staff, and provide ongoing safety oversight. The Lead Monitor I performs Monitor duties on behalf of program clients/participants, as well as leading and training Monitors. Driving ability preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assign shifts, ensure that Monitors are scheduled around the clock, plan personal shifts to observe each shift during the week., • Train Monitors in program operations, safety, and security expectations and procedures., • Oversee operations for safety practices, provide ongoing safety leadership., • shelter Security, • SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: The front door to the shelter is the only permitted entrance and exit for participants, employees, partners, and vendors. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises., • BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters. This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone. It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screened., • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed., • SHELTER SAFETY:, • While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment., • Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency., • Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required., • Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons., • ASSET PROTECTION:, • As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets. Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor., • Responsible to complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons., • ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES. Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first., • CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT:, • Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors., • Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational, • Assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including set-up for classes, meetings, meals, recreation, and other shelter events., • DRIVING TASKS (for licensed Monitors), • Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities, • Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs, car seats and other mobility devices, • Ensures safety of passengers, operates vehicle in safe manner at all times, • Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records, • Maintain program vehicle in good operating condition, clean vehicle and equipment after each pick-up and delivery, and takes vehicle for routine maintenance and repairs, • Inputs required data to computer systems and logs, • TRAIN, SUPERVISE AND SCHEDULE MONITORS, • SHELTER SECURITY., • Monitor Shelter entrance, • Screen bags and persons entering shelter, • Patrol premises as scheduled, • SHELTER SAFETY, • Monitor Clients; conduct room checks; report violations of rules, • While patrolling continuously observe for safe operations/conditions, report safety concerns, • ASSET PROTECTION, • Complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons, • CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT, including driving tasks if licensed, • Other duties as required and may be subject to change REQUIREMENTS: • One year in the general security field, and/or social services / human services, and/or customer service experience., • Current California driver's license and clean driving record, demonstrated Knowledge of CA driving laws., • Experience in a group residential setting is preferred., • Experience serving the homeless is preferred., • Related experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment setting, or other group residential program., • Database familiarity This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Competitive Compensation, • Patrol the premises and maintain a high level of visibility, • Monitor entrances and exits to ensure only authorized personnel access the facility, • Remove trespassers when necessary, • Monitor surveillance cameras, • Respond to reports of suspicious activity, • Report on daily activities and any security incidentsQualifications, • Previous experience as a Security Guard or in a similar position is preferred, • High school diploma/GED, • Strong understanding of public safety and security procedures, • Excellent written communication skills and report writing ability, • Ability to operate surveillance equipment, • High level of integrity and professionalism, • Attention to detail and strong observational skills, • Ability to work without direct supervision

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at . PAY RATE: $19.02 - $20.02 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Monitor is the entry level position that works to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees. Driving ability preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Shelter Security, • SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: The front door to the shelter is the only permitted entrance and exit for participants, employees, partners, and vendors. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises., • BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters. This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone. It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screened., • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed., • SHELTER SAFETY:, • While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment., • Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency., • Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required., • Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons., • ASSET PROTECTION:, • As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets. Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor., • Responsible to complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons., • ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES. Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first., • CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT:, • Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors., • Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational, • As required by the Program, assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including meal preparation/serving, monitor and record client self-administration of prescribed medication, set-up for classes, meetings, recreation, and other Program events., • DRIVING TASKS (for licensed Monitors), • Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities, • Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs, car seats and other mobility devices, • Ensures safety of passengers, operates vehicle in safe manner at all times, • Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records, • SHELTER SECURITY. • Monitor Shelter entrance, • Screen bags and persons entering shelter, • Patrol premises as scheduled • SHELTER SAFETY • Monitor Clients; conduct room checks; report violations of rules, • While patrolling continuously observe for safe operations/conditions, report safety concerns • ASSET PROTECTION • Complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons • Client/participant support, • Drive participants as directed (Part of Client Support for Monitors with licenses), • Other duties as required and may be subject to change REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Current California driver's license and clean driving record, demonstrated Knowledge of CA driving laws., • Database familiarity This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at . PAY RATE: $19.02 - $20.02 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Monitor is the entry level position that works to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees. Driving ability preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Shelter Security, • SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: The front door to the shelter is the only permitted entrance and exit for participants, employees, partners, and vendors. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises., • BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters. This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone. It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screened., • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed., • SHELTER SAFETY:, • While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment., • Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency., • Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required., • Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons., • ASSET PROTECTION:, • As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets. Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor., • Responsible to complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons., • ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES. Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first., • CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT:, • Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors., • Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational, • As required by the Program, assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including meal preparation/serving, monitor and record client self-administration of prescribed medication, set-up for classes, meetings, recreation, and other Program events., • DRIVING TASKS (for licensed Monitors), • Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities, • Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs, car seats and other mobility devices, • Ensures safety of passengers, operates vehicle in safe manner at all times, • Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records, • SHELTER SECURITY. • Monitor Shelter entrance, • Screen bags and persons entering shelter, • Patrol premises as scheduled • SHELTER SAFETY • Monitor Clients; conduct room checks; report violations of rules, • While patrolling continuously observe for safe operations/conditions, report safety concerns • ASSET PROTECTION • Complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons • Client/participant support, • Drive participants as directed (Part of Client Support for Monitors with licenses), • Other duties as required and may be subject to change REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Current California driver's license and clean driving record, demonstrated Knowledge of CA driving laws., • Database familiarity This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Required: Ca Driver's License Guard Card Exposed Firearm At least 3yrs Armed Security Experience Secret Clearance Eligible Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as H

Allied Universal - JobID: 1485187 [Security Officer] As a Security Guard at Allied Universal, you'll: Be responsible for the Security and Safety of the client's property and personnel; Know all site-specific policies and procedures, and implement emergency response activities as appropriate; Handle

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Free uniforms Job Location: Lancaster Job Description • Uniforms Provided, • Must have a clean driving record, • MUST be able to work the weekendAs an Unarmed Security Guard you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. Required Qualifications: CA Drivers License CA Guard Card 1 years of unarmed Guard experience