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SECURITY OFFICER LA,

$3,167.00 hourly

California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
Veterans Home of California, Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jul 21, 2026

Full time Customer Service Facilities Government Health Care Professional Services Physical Security Personal Security Project Managment Safety

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

This position is located in the Health and Safety Department of the Veterans Home of California-Chula Vist and is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Home, residents, staff, and members of the public.

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Security Guard to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Working overtime is a requirement of this position.

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SECURITY GUARD

Additional Documents

Department Information

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.

Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference. Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678). The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service. The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable. If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment.

Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Vacancies in Shasta, LA, and San Diego Counties

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Martin Rivera

Qualifications

refer to job announcement

State

California

Immediate Fill

About California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)

About Us

Mission

To serve and honor all California veterans by connecting them and their families with their earned benefits through education, advocacy, and direct services.

Vision

CalVet provides innovative leadership in veteran advocacy and veteran services in California and sets the national standard for connecting veterans and their families with the rights and benefits they have earned through their military service.

Goals

Provide the highest quality care and services for our veterans and their families.
Enhance operational effectiveness to maximize service to California veterans.
Invest in our workforce to enhance services to veterans over the long term.
Provide excellent customer service to our veterans, colleagues, and partners.