Unified Protective Services is hiring: Unarmed Security Guard in Santa Barbara

Job description

Unified Protective Services Inc., we offer professional and complete security services for commercial, residential, non-profit organizations working with unhoused and industrial customers throughout California.

Providing armed and unarmed security officers, ODO (Off Duty Officers) and patrol services. Unified Protective Services, Inc., provides our customers with the highest level of customer service. We have an exceptional and experienced team to assist you in mastering your skills, with great growth opportunity.

If you are passionate about always doing your best work, making an essential contribution, and serving with kindness and humility, please consider submitting your application today! People are the heart and soul of our business, and we are looking for exceptional new people to join our family of professionals.

Work hard, Be kind.

Responsibilities:

· Act as a visual deterrent to prevent theft, accidents and prevent fires.

· Conduct foot patrols

· Monitor activities.

· Wellness checks

· Access control

· Safety escorts

· Using provided communication devices.

· Represent UPS services.

· Properly wear the issued uniform

· Work with local law enforcement and emergency services

· Provide friendly services to customers, employees and visitors.

· Observe for unusual activity and respond immediately and safely to emergency situations on-site.

· Other duties as described in Post Orders

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Must have an active guard card.

· A valid ID or driver's license

· A valid Firearm Permit

· Baton & Pepper Gel permits are a plus.

· Reliable transportation

· Honesty and Integrity.

· Able to work non-traditional hours including swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays.

· Ability to react appropriately in high stress situations.

· Bilingual is a plus.

.Provide Proof of Purchase of owned weapon.

Education and experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Minimum of 2 years of guard experience preferred.

· Law enforcement (P.O.S.T Certification) and/or military experience with an honorable discharge (DD214)

· Knowledge of security protocols and equipment

Physical requirements:

· Must be able to conduct regular walking foot patrols.

· Able to stand 8-12 hours a day.

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times (occasionally)

Job Types: Full-time, part-time

Benefits:

· Health Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Opportunities for overtime

We are a drug free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17-17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Barbara, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person