Security Guard Armed up to $28.41 hourly
Company
MCS Career Group
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18.00–28.41 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter
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Job Description
Recruiting for Full time armed guard positions. These are full time long term positions with a strong reputable company, all schedules throughout the week. Candidates must pass a thorough background check
Must enroll with America's job centers for interviews. Must have valid ID's, Social security cards & selective service. Hiring expenses, equipment, and apparel will be covered.
• At least 1 year of security experience within the last 3 years
• Clean background
• GED, or high school diploma or, official transcripts, or DD214 (for military applicants)
• Resume with at least 10 years of related work experience, if applicable
• Firearm permits must have 9 mm caliber on permit
• Guard card
• Supervisory experience preferred
All on boarding and training will take place in the San Fernando Valley, specifically in Encino, California.
Company DescriptionManaged Career Solutions, Inc. (MCS) has over 20 years experience providing high quality employment and training and human services to residents of the City and County of Los Angeles. MCS seeks to hire and retain team members who will strive to achieve our vision: To Deliver World-Class Services to Our Customers; and work within the framework of our mission: To provide Quality Employment, Training, and Business Services to our community. Mcs is the primary recruiter for this respective client employer only.
Must enroll with America's job centers for interviews. Must have valid ID's, Social security cards & selective service. Hiring expenses, equipment, and apparel will be covered.
• At least 1 year of security experience within the last 3 years
• Clean background
• GED, or high school diploma or, official transcripts, or DD214 (for military applicants)
• Resume with at least 10 years of related work experience, if applicable
• Firearm permits must have 9 mm caliber on permit
• Guard card
• Supervisory experience preferred
All on boarding and training will take place in the San Fernando Valley, specifically in Encino, California.
Company DescriptionManaged Career Solutions, Inc. (MCS) has over 20 years experience providing high quality employment and training and human services to residents of the City and County of Los Angeles. MCS seeks to hire and retain team members who will strive to achieve our vision: To Deliver World-Class Services to Our Customers; and work within the framework of our mission: To provide Quality Employment, Training, and Business Services to our community. Mcs is the primary recruiter for this respective client employer only.
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