Chief Security Guard Jobs in Pasadena, CA

A Chief Security Guard plays a critical role in the security industry. Their main responsibility is to oversee the security operations within an organization or facility. This includes developing and implementing security protocols, supervising a team of security personnel, conducting security audits, and responding to security emergencies. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security laws and regulations and often liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Key skills for a Chief Security Guard include strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations, and a keen understanding of security systems and technologies. They should ideally have certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International. Prior to becoming a Chief Security Guard, a person might have roles such as Security Guard, Security Officer, or Security Supervisor, gaining experience in various aspects of security operations.

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Security Secret Cleared Shift Supervisor

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle...

Overnight Security Shift Supervisor Hollywood Studios

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Hiring Security Site Supervisor-Beverly Hills Area

  • Glendale, CA (8 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (8 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Full Medical Benefits - Paid Monday - Friday - Day Shift (Guard Card Required) Beverly Hills Area Please email between (9am-2pm only) for interview ..., To Apply Click Link - Tracy Brooks Regional Recruiter...

Security Site Supervisor - Union Site

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Full-Time Day Shift Location: Los Angeles, California Excellent benefits Full Medical - Paid High-rise Experience Required - Guard Card Required Allied Universal Services is currently searching for...

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor (Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Foreman)

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago

For you NEW Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor (Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Foreman) Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Location Los Angeles Posted date 5 days ago...

Security Supervisor In Training

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED You have a state security license (BSIS Guard Card) and additional 32hr BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained...

Security Supervisor In Training

  • Studio City, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Studio City, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED You have a state security license (BSIS Guard Card) and additional 32hr BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained...

Security Site Supervisor NonUnion @ Union Site

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Unarmed Security Shift Supervisor - County

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner Conduct regular and random patrols...

Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor Armed

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Armed Security Shift Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the delivery of quality services on a specific shift at an assigned customer....

Field Supervisor

  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor - Armed PT

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Part-Time Shift Location: Los Angeles, California Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities1+ Years' Armed Security/Law Enforcement/Military Experience (C110)Armed Guard Card/License (C135)...

Security Shift Supervisor Access Control

  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Afternoon Hotel Security Shift Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 13 days ago

security surveys and post orders Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security...

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Chief Security Guard Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Riot Operations for Security Guards
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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in Pasadena, CA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in Pasadena, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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