Sunday, March 29, 2009

New Security Guard Training Facility in North San Diego

Academy Security Training is opening a new branch office in Oceanside, California. Residents of Northern California now have another option to obtain a guard card, which is necessary to have in order to work in the private security field in the state.

As of this writing, the opening date is April 7, 2009, which is a Tuesday. Hours of operation are 9am to 5pm. People wanting to take the Power To Arrest course and Weapons of Mass Destruction / Terrorism Awareness course needed as part of the 8-hours to be licensed as a Security Guard, have to check-in at 9am.

Here's the address of the location:

Academy Security Training
702 Civic Center Drive, Suite 103
Oceanside, CA 92054

The website is http://www.guardcardsandiego.com/

The course, as of this writing is $80. Students need to be aware that there are other costs if this is the first time as a guard: Fingerprinting, FBI/DOJ background check and state (BSIS) fees. The total will end up to be $201.

The company also goes onsite to companies to provide security training and lists the following locals:

  • Agua Caliente Springs
  • AlpineBonita
  • Bonsall
  • Borrego Springs
  • Boulevard
  • Camp Pendleton
  • Campo
  • Cardiff
  • Carlsbad
  • Chula Vista
  • Coronado
  • Del Mar
  • Descanso
  • Dulzura
  • El Cajon
  • Encinitas
  • Escondido
  • Fallbrook
  • Guatay
  • Imperial Beach
  • Jacumba
  • Jamul
  • Julian
  • La Jolla
  • La Mesa
  • Lake San Marcos
  • Lakeside
  • Lemon Grove
  • Leucadia
  • Lincoln Acres
  • Miramar
  • Marine Corps Air Station
  • Mount Laguna
  • National City
  • Oceanside
  • Ocotillo Wells
  • Pacific Beach
  • Pala
  • Palomar Mountain
  • Pauma Valley
  • Pine Valley
  • Potrero
  • Poway
  • Rainbow
  • Ramona
  • Ranchita
  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • San Diego
  • San Luis Rey
  • San Marcos
  • San Ysidro
  • Santa Ysabel
  • Santee
  • Solana Beach
  • Spring Valley
  • Valley Center
  • Vista
  • Warner Springs

As of this writing, courses offered include AB 2880 security training requirements, firearms, OC pepper spray. As of this writing, here is a subset:


Power To Arrest / Weapons of Mass Destruction / Terrorism Awareness (Mandatory, 8 hours)
Public Relations- Community & Customer (Mandatory, 4 hours)
Observation and Documentation (Mandatory, 4 hours)
Communication and Its Significance (Mandatory, 4 hours)
Liability and Legal Aspects (Mandatory, 4 hours)
Post Orders and Assignments (Elective, 4 hours)
Company Policies/Orientation (Elective, 4 hours)
Evacuation Procedures (Elective, 4 hours)
Officer Safety (Elective, 4 hours)
Arrests, Search and Seizures (Elective, 4 hours)
Access Control (Elective, 2 hours)
Trespass (Elective, 4 hours)
Criminal Laws (Elective, 2 hours)
Handling Difficult People (Elective, 4 hours)
Workplace Violence (Elective, 4 hours)
Chemical Agents (Elective, 8 hours)
Preserving the Incident Scene (Elective, 4 hours)
Crowd Control (Elective, 4 hours)
Driver Safety (Elective, 4 hours)
Security Supervision (Elective, 4 hours)
Courtroom Demeanor (Elective, 4 hours)
Parking/Traffic Control (Elective, 2 hours)
Radio Procedures (Elective, 2 hours)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Armed Guard in Malibu

OMNI PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC
4322 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE #205
LOS ANGELES CA 90010

CURRENTLY HAS POSITIONS OPEN IN MALIBU FOR ARMED AND UNARMED


IMMEDIATE HIRE AND FULL & PART-TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA

PLEASE CONTACT TOLL FREE AT (888) 333-3415 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

MUST HAVE GUARD CARD AND OWN WEAPON IF ARMED

Friday, September 5, 2008

Omni needs guards in Malibu

OMNI PROTECTIVE SERVICE, INC
4322 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE #205
LOS ANGLES CA 90010

OMNI PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CURRENTLY HAS POSITIONS OPEN IN MALIBU FOR ARMED AND UNARMED OFFICERS

OTHER POSITIONS IN THE CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA FULL & PART -TIME

PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TOLL FREE AT
(888) 333-3415 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

YOU CAN COME IN & FILL OUT AN APPLICATION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. MON-THUR ONLY UNLESS YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT

MUST HAVE VALIDATE GUARD CARD AND OWN WEAPON IF ARMED WITH PERMIT

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Preferred Response Security needs full-time & part-time in LA area

Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties

Immediate Hiring of qualified candidates & Retirees


$300 to $500 CASH Sign On Incentive**

Immediate openings for security personnel to be available on varying shifts to function as part-time, Full-time & relief officers (on-call). We have fixed posts, vehicle and bicycle patrol positions available. These are uniformed positions, and the pay is $9.50 per hour & up. Benefits provided to F/T employees.



  • Field Supervisor positions available starting at $14 per hour. Experienced; CLEAN DMV required
  • Roving Officer: available to work multiple locations $11 per hour (MUST have reliable transportation)



Equipment/uniforms & transportation requirements:

  • You will be required to wear PRSS provided uniforms, with highly shinned black dress/work shoes
  • Must have reliable transportation

General hiring criteria:

  • a valid guard card
  • pass a drug screening, and criminal background evaluation
  • High School diploma or GED
  • related experience preferred (or as necessary for position)
  • current CPR/First Aid certificates preferred
  • For driving positions, valid driver's license with no more than one violation
Job Summary

Protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference. Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect property. Preserves order and may enforce client rules or regulations pertaining to violations of local ordinance, State, or Federal law.

Log on to website

http://www.preferred-response.com/
or
Apply in-Person

Preferred Response Security Service

707 Wilshire Blvd., 35th Floor
(AON Building Hope & Wilshire)
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 629-0466 (213) 236-0601 fax

9926 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 107
(Telegraph & Pioneer)
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

** Minimum employment period & hiring standards apply/required. $300 for P/T positions & non-certified/trained officers; $500 for regular F/T officers AB2880 trained w/CPR/F/A, Baton, Chemical agents, etc.; Contact HR for further details.

This incentive is subject to all Federal and State income taxation requirements


THIS OFFER EXPIRES WITHOUT NOTICE and no later than March 30, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Jet Propulsion Laboratory / Caltech needs security employee in Pasadena

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a division of the California Institute of Technology, is a lead research and development center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The Laboratory has a wide-ranging charter for solar system exploration, Earth observation, astrophysical research, and technology development, and employs approximately 5,000 scientists, engineers, and support personnel. JPL also manages and operates NASA’s Deep Space Network, a worldwide system of antennas that communicate with spacecraft and conduct radar and radio astronomy studies. The Laboratory is located on a 176-acre site in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena, California.

Required Skills: Typically requires an AA or equivalent with a minimum of 3+ years’ directly related experience in industrial security or personnel badge operation. Must have a working knowledge of Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) and the Defense Security Service - Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) that includes collateral and special compartmented information (SCI) clearances. Requires a working knowledge of industry and/or government badge procedures. Must have an ability to prioritize work assignments. Must be detailed oriented and a self-starter and able to multi task. Must have a willingness to perform a variety of different tasks depending on operational needs. Must demonstrate a positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and teamwork ability. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor with all levels of the workforce including executive management, research, scientist and engineers, government/civil servants, contractors and foreign nationals. Must have flexibility to change work schedule from 9/80 to 5/40 or vice versa depending on operational needs. Strong MS Office computer skills including PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Top Secret SSBI/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills: Have a working knowledge of industrial security practices, National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM). Knowledgeable of a closed Special Compartmented Information (SCI) work environment. Ability to utilize multiple access control operating systems (Lenel/OnGuard/CBACS and MDI) and badge operating (ID Max) systems. Some familiarity with entrusted software. Knowledge of compartmented security policies, practices, procedures and regulations. The ability to brief and debrief program personnel, review and coordinate security plans, administrate both collateral and or SCI document control processes. Currently cleared Top Secret SSBI/SCI.

Will work in a in a fast paced Personnel Security Group operation. Will be responsible for performing operational and administrative program requirements for Personnel Security. Will provide security assistance to maintain appropriate government compliance and following security policies and procedures. Must adhere to strict badge procedures and applicable NASA directives. Will assist in the collateral security indoctrination and document control program. Will assist with the implementation and management of collateral document control. Will complete all tasks related to badge issuance for JPL employees and contractors/affiliates, as well as NASA civil servants and other qualifying individuals without the compromise of badge process integrity. May act as an agent of the NASA Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificates. Will exercise good judgment and use professional discretion in dealing with all levels of JPL employees and contractors/affiliates as well as NASA civil servants. Will perform ad-hoc duties and assist other Office of Protective Services Groups as required. Will work under general supervision and report to the Personnel Security Group Supervisor.


Apply here

Nortrop Grumman needs Security Officer in San Clemente

Principal duties include: Uniformed Security Officer, patrol site premises to protect property and personnel. Patrol premises and examine doors, windows, gates and safes to determine secure status, response to alarms and perform patrol inspections. Prepare clear and concise written incident reports; may be required to direct traffic on company premises. Maintain ingress/egress points through ID verification and Entry Point System.

Required Skills:
  • Must have valid State of California Guard Registration
  • Must have a valid State of California Firearm’s Permit
  • Must have a valid State of California Driver’s License
  • Must be able to obtain an SSBI security clearance

Other Required Skills:

  • Good interpersonal and basic Microsoft Office skills
  • the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in plant protection, law enforcement or military police preferred.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

CPS Security is hiring for LA and Orange Counties

Security Officer: Hourly Officers & Trailer Officers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

CPS SECURITY
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Active California Guard Card
  • Ready to work
  • Allow for flexible scheduling
  • Project a friendly and professional image
  • The desire and ability to work in the service industry
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • A track record of reliability and punctuality
  • No criminal convictions
  • Interest in a long-term career rather than a short-term job
  • Reliable transportation

We are unique because we
  • Attract and retain only the best in the business
  • Compensate our specialists higher than the industry average
  • Provide paid vacation after 1 year of employment (fulltime)
  • Offer outstanding benefits for our full-time employees

If you meet these requirements and we sound like a company you want to be a part of, simply call our corporate office at 310-818-1030 and ask for "riscilla in HR" to schedule an interview.


Bring a completed application, your resume, driver license/ID, Social Security card (or equivalent) and guard card to interview.

Priscilla Melendez: pmelendez@CPSSecurity.com