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PART-TIME/ ON-CALL

Associa
Palm Desert, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Associa is looking for a Security Officer to join our team. Officers are responsible for maintaining the overall security of a property. Security officers use many different tactics to prevent theft, vandalism, and damage to properties. They may patrol the property in a vehicle and may maintain records of who enters or leaves the property, either at a front desk or a front gate. They may keep track of signing visitors in and out and monitor incoming deliveries. Security officers generally assist guests with providing information and directions. Employees protect the property and its inhabitants from fire risks and other safety violations. They respond to emergency situations by communicating with emergency personnel and potentially handling physical threats by restraining offenders. They may also maintain parking regulations and ensure parking lot security. It is important for a security officer to be aware and alert at all times, constantly being aware of risks and concerns.

What do we offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401 (k), disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated a Great Place to Work for nine consecutive years, and many of our locations have been awarded as Best and Brightest.

Compensation:

$20.00 hourly rate; direct experience is highly considered.

Employment Type:

Part-Time 

Schedule: 

(less than 40 hours) - Varries

Location:
42-635 Melanie Place, Suite 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Respond to alarms and emergency situations.
  • Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
  • Greet incoming guests and tenants, providing information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
  • Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence, or rule and safety violations.
  • Perform fire prevention, safety, and maintenance tasks, and parking/traffic enforcement.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
  • Professional customer service skills.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and a team player.
  • Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
  • Time management and time-critical prioritization skills.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • 0 - 3 years of directly related or closely related experience

Certifications/Licenses

  • Guard Card Required
  • PPO#17681

Working Conditions

  • Non-Typical office environment (frequent standing, walking, talking, etc.), both inside activities and outside activities.
  • Overtime required (on-call, weekends, 24hr emergency, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and to reach above the shoulders with hands and arms in order to file a variety of documents; use hands and fingers to input data to the information system; and talk or hear in order to gather and provide information on departmental processes. The employee is often required to sit in order to process information and conduct data entry activities.

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