Security Officer Job in Hawthorne, CA
Job title from Valcor Security: Corporate Security Officer
Source: Valcor Security job site (valcorsecurity.applytojob.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
License in California
To work as a security guard in California you need the Security Guard Registration (guard card), issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Minimum age: 18.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 48.50 an hour more than the typical USD 22.00 an hour for security guard jobs in California (1419 jobs that list the pay).
About Valcor Security here
Valcor Security has 1 more open security guard job in Hawthorne, CA.
Job description from Valcor Security
Valcor Security is a veteran-owned security company. We are hiring Corporate Security Officers for a technology client operating under a government contract in Hawthorne. The post protects personnel, property, access points and sensitive operations. U.S. military service or prior law-enforcement experience is required by the contract.
Pay: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time; day, swing or night shift, with the exact assignment confirmed at interview
Employment: W-2, paid sick leave, overtime paid when worked
What you will do
- Control access and verify employees, visitors and vendors
- Patrol the site every hour and document each round in our Belfry app
- Protect confidential information and sensitive areas
- Respond to incidents by the post orders and emergency procedures
- Work with site leadership, client management and Valcor operations
What you need
- U.S. military veteran (DD214) or prior law-enforcement experience
- At least 2 years of security experience
- Active California BSIS Guard Card
- Ability to pass the contract's background screening
- Reliable transportation and on-time attendance
Why Valcor
- A veteran-owned company that runs on the standards you already know
- Full training on the site before you work it alone
- A path to Rover Supervisor and Field Manager on this account and across the company
Valcor Group Inc. dba Valcor Security is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you qualify through U.S. military service (DD214) or prior law-enforcement experience? Give the branch or agency and the dates.
- Can you pass a background screening for a government-contract site?
License/Certification:
- California BSIS Guard Card (Required)
Work Location: In person
Apply on the Valcor Security site