Unarmed Security Officer

Treston Security Services is hiring professional and dependable Unarmed Security Officers for a permanent supportive housing property located in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area. Officers must be comfortable working in an active urban environment and interacting professionally with residents, visitors, property management, service providers, and individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges. This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, professional communication, and the ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging situations.

What You Will Do

Maintain a professional, alert, and visible security presence, monitor entrances, exits, common areas, and surrounding property areas, conduct routine interior and exterior foot patrols, assist with access control and enforcement of property rules, observe and report suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized activity, respond appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, and resident concerns.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We offer competitive hourly compensation based on experience, multiple shift options, consistent security assignments, professional uniforms and site-specific training, support from field supervisors and a 24/7 operations team, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and experience with an established, multi-state security company.

Requirements

• Valid and current California BSIS Guard Card
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be comfortable working in the Downtown Los Angeles/Skid Row area
• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and able to report to scheduled shifts consistently
• Must possess strong communication, observation, and customer-service skills
• Must be able to remain calm and professional during stressful or confrontational situations
• Must be able to write clear and detailed activity and incident reports
• Must have reliable transportation or another dependable method of reporting to work
• Must maintain a working cellphone for communication
• Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with all uniform and grooming requirements
• Must successfully complete all applicable company screening and onboarding requirements

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Multiple shift options
• Consistent security assignments
• Professional uniforms and site-specific training
• Support from field supervisors and a 24/7 operations team
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement