Security Guard for Downtown Los Angeles
Company
GPI
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
17–20 an hour
Posted
1 month ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
We are looking to fill a security guard position in the Los Angeles Area and surrounding areas. We are looking for someone with open availability; weekend shifts are a must. Security guards must be professional and friendly. They have to be alert and be willing to perform foot patrol. The ideal candidate will be vigilant, professional, and capable of responding effectively to security concerns.
• **As part of our commitment to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, all employees are expected to present themselves in a neat, well-groomed, and polished manner. This includes maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and grooming at all times. This also includes no visible Tattoos.***
Job Benefits:
• Weekly Pay!!!!
• Built-in Overtime
• Client Driven Medical Benefits & Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay in accordance with City & State Guidelines
• Flexible Schedules with Multiple Vertical Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program: Gift Cards/Cash Awards for employees performing ‘beyond the call of duty.’
• Security Officer & Supervisor of the Quarter Award Program
• Our employees are treated with respect and appreciation.
• We take great pride in investing all of the necessary time to address your needs, concerns, questions, and care for your overall welfare.
• You get amazing support with direct access to ownership
• After-Hours Support & Supervision with 24/7 access to management
• Promoting within is our primary objective when new & key supervisory positions have been developed.
Key responsibilities:
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation
• Daily professional and friendly interaction with employees, drivers and visitors
• Maintain a solid level of communication with management
• Management of Access Control Procedures
• Ability to consistently follow company protocols and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results
• Must have a valid CA guard card license
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Reliable Means of Transportation
• Driver License Preferred but not Mandatory (Some Positions require it)
• Proficient computer and/or smartphone skills including Microsoft Office
• Active listening skills and understands situational awareness
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify escalating conditions and quickly mitigate same
• **As part of our commitment to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, all employees are expected to present themselves in a neat, well-groomed, and polished manner. This includes maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and grooming at all times. This also includes no visible Tattoos.***
Job Benefits:
• Weekly Pay!!!!
• Built-in Overtime
• Client Driven Medical Benefits & Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay in accordance with City & State Guidelines
• Flexible Schedules with Multiple Vertical Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program: Gift Cards/Cash Awards for employees performing ‘beyond the call of duty.’
• Security Officer & Supervisor of the Quarter Award Program
• Our employees are treated with respect and appreciation.
• We take great pride in investing all of the necessary time to address your needs, concerns, questions, and care for your overall welfare.
• You get amazing support with direct access to ownership
• After-Hours Support & Supervision with 24/7 access to management
• Promoting within is our primary objective when new & key supervisory positions have been developed.
Key responsibilities:
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation
• Daily professional and friendly interaction with employees, drivers and visitors
• Maintain a solid level of communication with management
• Management of Access Control Procedures
• Ability to consistently follow company protocols and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results
• Must have a valid CA guard card license
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Reliable Means of Transportation
• Driver License Preferred but not Mandatory (Some Positions require it)
• Proficient computer and/or smartphone skills including Microsoft Office
• Active listening skills and understands situational awareness
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify escalating conditions and quickly mitigate same
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The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
How many hours per week and what leave benefits apply to cleaning staff under federal law in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
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