Public Safety Services is seeking a dependable, professional Security Officer for an immediate opening at a gated apartment community in Perris, California.
This is a highly visible position requiring excellent customer service skills, professionalism, and the ability to proactively deter criminal activity while maintaining a safe environment for residents and guests.
This position requires an active officer who enjoys working outdoors, conducting frequent foot patrols, and interacting with residents and guests to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming community environment.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Swing Shift: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM (or as adjusted by client operational needs)
- Immediate Opening
Essential Duties
- Conduct regular foot patrols throughout the community.
- Maintain a highly visible security presence to deter criminal activity, vandalism, trespassing, and other unwanted behavior.
- Monitor community amenities, including swimming pool areas during the summer season.
- Verify resident pool passes and ensure only authorized residents and guests are using community amenities.
- Enforce community rules regarding pool occupancy, guest limits, alcohol, glass containers, and posted regulations.
- Ensure the pool area is secured and closed at the designated closing time.
- Monitor groups of juveniles or other gatherings to prevent disturbances, vandalism, and violations of community rules.
- Perform routine security checks of designated buildings, common areas, gates, and other assigned locations.
- Observe and document parking violations, including fire lanes, red zones, blocked roadways, and handicap parking violations in accordance with client policy.
- Complete detailed Daily Activity Reports and electronic patrol checkpoints throughout the shift.
- Report suspicious activity, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and emergencies promptly.
- Provide courteous assistance to residents, guests, vendors, and emergency responders while maintaining a professional presence.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, document findings thoroughly, and notify management or law enforcement when necessary.
- Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by the client, provided such duties are lawful, within the scope of the security assignment, and approved by the Company.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid California BSIS Guard Card (Required)
- Reliable transportation
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Comfortable using a smartphone for electronic reporting and patrol verification
- Prior apartment, patrol, or security experience is preferred but not required
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Professional, dependable, and punctual
- Observant with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable interacting with residents and guests in a courteous manner
- Apartment security experience preferred
- Able to de-escalate situations using sound judgment and excellent customer service
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming residential community
Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage (DOE) $17hr starting
Start Date
Immediate Opening. Please also apply on our company website: https://4pssi.com/careers/
Join a professional security team that values integrity, accountability, professionalism, and outstanding customer service.
Apply today to become part of the Public Safety Services team!
Pay: $17.00 - $17.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
