Unarmed Security Officer – Swing Shift

A steady afternoon schedule. An active campus role. Work that puts your professionalism to use.

Allstate Security is hiring a full-time Unarmed Security Officer to serve the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla. Help maintain a safe, welcoming campus for the people who work and visit there. If you enjoy staying active, helping others, and taking pride in a job done well, this position offers a clear weekly schedule and a mix of patrol and public-facing responsibilities.

Position at a Glance

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  Pay: $21.00 per hour.
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  Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
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  Shift: 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
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  Workdays: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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  Days off: Tuesday and Friday.
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  Location: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, 10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037.

What Makes This Role a Good Fit

• A consistent swing-shift schedule with mornings free before work.
• An assigned research-campus location in La Jolla.
• An active role that combines patrol, observation, and customer service.
• Possible weekend Post 1 shift-supervisor duties for the selected candidate, determined during interviewing and onboarding.

What You Will Do

• Patrol the campus on weekday shifts, stay alert to your surroundings, and report safety or security concerns.
• Provide a visible, approachable security presence and assist employees and visitors professionally.
• Follow access procedures, site post orders, and emergency response instructions.
• Write clear, accurate daily activity and incident reports.
• Respond calmly to incidents, communicate promptly with site leadership, and provide thorough shift handoffs.
• Maintain dependable attendance, a professional uniform and appearance, and respectful interactions.

Weekend Assignment

Saturday and Sunday shifts may be assigned to Post 1 with shift-supervisor responsibilities. This assignment is subject to change through interviewing and onboarding; it is not a guaranteed supervisor position. Weekday shifts are patrol assignments.

What You Bring

• An active California BSIS Guard Card and valid CPR certification.
• Availability to work all five scheduled days, including both weekend days.
• Reliable transportation to and from the La Jolla site.
• Good judgment, attention to detail, and a calm, courteous approach to customer service.
• Communication skills to read post orders, communicate in English, and prepare accurate written reports.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform patrol duties for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment screening.

Benefits

Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick days and holidays; and a retirement plan. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application for the Salk Institute swing-shift assignment. Confirm your availability for the schedule above and highlight your security, patrol, customer service, or leadership experience. We look forward to learning how you can contribute to the team.

Allstate Security provides professional security services throughout California – from San Francisco down to Los Angeles, and continuing all the way through our headquarters area in San Diego, CA. For nearly a decade, we’ve offered comprehensive security solutions to a variety of clients as one of California’s premier security guard companies.

We specialize in armed guards, unarmed guards, patrol service, and mobile patrols. Our security officers will work seamlessly as a part of our team to secure premises, customers, employees, assets and everything in between.

Allstate Security provides reliable, qualified, professional officers who are trained and ready to respond to potential security threats and provide outstanding support and service.