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Security Guard - Overnight Command Center

Los Angeles, California

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Security Guard - Overnight Command Center

Los Angeles, California Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Overnight Req ID: 2026-1537473 Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 02/19/2026
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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 Guard - Overnight Command Center Operator in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in a commercial real estate location, you will welcome tenants and guests, manage access control and visitor badging, and respond to alarms and security-related concerns with clear communication. You will be a visible, professional presence who helps to deter unwanted activity while delivering customer service. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.


Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.60 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime
Wed11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
Thur11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
Fri11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
Sat11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
Sun11:30 PM - 08:00 AM

Allied Universal® is hiring a Overnight Command Center Operator. The Overnight Command Center Operator has high visibility and is directly accountable for the effective and efficient flow of information from the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Control Rooms to the Corporate Security Management. The SOC is a 24/7 operation which provides the Security Operations Team with a comprehensive monitoring approach to provide broad visibility of activity across the enterprise, leverages intelligence from several systems and technology databases that provide advanced correlation, and analysis capabilities to deliver a prioritized list of actionable security incidents to the Security Operations Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Alarm monitoring
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Camera Survey
  • Answering phones; operate IP based telephone system
  • Radio Dispatch; use multi-channel communications
  • Radio and call logging
  • Incident Report issuance and collection
  • Operations support; routing of call information to the appropriate units for handling
  • Ensure timely and effective response to incidents, alarms, notifications, calls, and other activities related to the Security Operations Center and its role as a central alarm monitoring station
  • Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls from employees, outside vendors, law enforcement, and the security field force via telephone, automated alarm monitoring and radio systems
  • Process and evaluate information received from all available sources, and respond with the appropriate communication and dispatch procedures
  • Coordinate with Security Operations Center staff to provide necessary documentation in support of uniformed guard force activity (e.g., Officer Dispatch, Incident Reporting, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

    • Must have at least 2 year of verifiable security experience
      • Command Center/Dispatch experience preferred
    • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
    • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
    • Work experience must include of the following:
      • Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills and ability to prepare reports
      • Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
      • Demonstrated high level of competency with advanced computer systems (e.g., hardware, software, and networks)
      • Ability to communicate effectively with IT and Security Systems professionals
      • Demonstrated ability to operate radio, telephone equipment and/or console monitors
      • Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure

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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Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Regional President
  • Regional Vice President
  • General Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Client Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Field Supervisor
  • Shift Supervisor
  • Security Professional
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Rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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