Port Security (Guard)

Port Security (Guard)


Company
Inner Parish Security Corporation
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Port Security Officer

Inner Parish Security Corporation (IPSC) is recruiting professional Port Security Officers with excellent customer service and security skills to join our highly regarded team. We have immediate job openings and can assist you in the LA Security Guard Licensing and Training process. Pay rate: $16.00/hr, paid weekly!

Requirements:
Current TWIC card required. Must have an open availability. For driving positions, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Driver's License, and have a clean Driving Record.

Job duties include:
Performing both regular and random patrols of multiple premises. Reporting any security-related incidents, hazards or unusual occurrences. When necessary, performing control procedures. Operating emergency equipment. Documenting nightly operations and filing weekly reports. Investigating breaches of property.

Additional requirements:
Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Sound communication skills. Professional presentation. Ability to work as a team member and solo. Reliable transport. Active cellphone. Ability to pass a drug screen.

Physical and mental job requirements:
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret written information. Ability to drive a motor vehicle if required. Ability to detect and identify sounds relevant to emergencies. Ability to walk, run, stand, climb, sit. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. waist high, if required. Good mental health and ability to make decisions instantly on the event of an emergency. Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the state(s) to be licensed by the state to perform Security Guard / Security Officer work. Ability to work outside and not be afraid to get a little dirty. No fear of heights or working around water. No fear of animals or loud noises. Ok with crossing over water and looking over the sides of docks to verify barge and ship numbers.

Accommodations to the above will be considered and offered when possible. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident; Critical Illness; Daily Pay

This job reports to the Operations Manager. This is a Full and Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Number of openings for this position: 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the federal minimum wage for security guard jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for security guards in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Non-exempt security guards must receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Q How many hours per week can a security guard work before overtime applies in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, security guards receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times their regular rate as of 2026. Employers must pay this rate for every additional hour and maintain records for at least three years.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for security guard jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, most security guard positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience as of 2026. Employers often provide on-the-job training lasting 1 to 3 weeks before assignment.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a security guard job in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and completed Form I-9 by the first day of employment as of 2026. Many states also require submission of a state-issued guard registration card before starting work.
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