Careers

A career in security, done the right way.

We started Against All Odds Security to fix what's broken in this industry — how guards are led, supported, and respected. If you take the work seriously, there's a place for you here.

Diverse team of professional security officers standing together
Security officer speaking with a property manager
Security supervisor leading a team briefing
Security officer on patrol at a modern retail plaza
Why work with us

Built around the people doing the work.

We don't treat officers as interchangeable. The people in uniform are the company — and we run it that way.

We hold a higher standard

Professionalism in how we show up, how we communicate, and how we represent our clients — every post, every shift.

Leadership that's actually present

Our leaders have worked the post. They listen, they back you up, and they're reachable when it matters.

Accountability, both ways

We expect discipline and integrity from our officers — and we hold ourselves to the same standard in how we treat you.

A real path forward

Officers who show up, take ownership, and represent the company well move up. Performance and character open doors here.

An honest look at the industry

This industry has a leadership problem.

Officers are too often treated as interchangeable. Training is uneven. Leadership is absent when it counts. The result: good people leave, and the standard keeps slipping.

Our founder spent over a decade in this work and saw it firsthand. Against All Odds Security was built to fix it — starting with how the people in uniform are led, supported, and held accountable.

Officers feeling undervalued and unheard

Lack of present, qualified leadership

Inconsistent training and field standards

No clear path to grow or be recognized

We're built differently. Present leadership. Clear standards. The kind of respect the work deserves.

What we look for

Character first. We'll build on it.

Experience matters, but it's not the whole picture. These are the qualities we hire around — and develop in the people who join us.

Professionalism
Clear Communication
Accountability
Reliability
Discipline
Respectful Conduct
Ready when you are

Think you've got the standard? Start your career.

Equal opportunity

Inclusive hiring. Respectful workplace.

Against All Odds Security is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made on character, capability, and commitment — and we work hard to maintain a workplace where every officer is treated with the same respect they're expected to give.

  • Equal opportunity employer

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

  • An inclusive workplace

    Openly LGBTQ+ supportive. We hire and promote a team that reflects the communities we serve across the Sacramento region.

  • Diversity meets professionalism

    Different backgrounds, the same standard. Discipline, accountability, and respect — applied evenly to everyone in uniform.

  • Respect is non-negotiable

    Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated — from leadership, between coworkers, or toward the people we serve.

Second chance employment

We believe in second chances.

People grow. Records don't tell the whole story. If you're ready to do the work — show up, take ownership, and represent the company well — we want to give you a real chance to build something stable here.

  • Open to qualified applicants

    We consider candidates with prior justice involvement. Every applicant is reviewed individually, on the merits of who they are today.

  • Accountability and growth

    We expect ownership, integrity, and a real commitment to the work. In return, you get a place to grow into a stable, professional career.

  • A genuine opportunity

    Same standards. Same path forward. Performance and character open the same doors here as for anyone else on the team.

  • California-compliant hiring

    Reviews are conducted in accordance with California's Fair Chance Act and all applicable BSIS licensing and regulatory requirements.

Growth & culture

Building careers — not filling shifts.

The culture here is professional, disciplined, and human. We hire with the long term in mind and back the people who show up. Doing the job right is the standard — not the exception.

Long-term mindset

We hire to build careers, not to fill turnover.

A culture worth showing up for

Discipline, respect, and accountability — top to bottom.

Mentorship that's real

Leaders who listen, coach, and have your back.

A clear path forward

Performance and integrity open doors here.

Build something greater

Become part of the mission.

Apply

Think you're a fit?

Send us your details and we'll be in touch about open positions and next steps. Prefer to talk first? Call or email anytime — a real person will pick up.

  • 1

    We review every submission

    Personally — not by an algorithm.

  • 2

    You'll hear back in 1–2 business days

    Whether it's a fit or not, you get a response.

  • 3

    Next step is a real conversation

    Not a generic form letter or auto-reply.

Application Inquiry

Tell us a bit about you.

Takes about a minute. No resume required for the first step — a real person reviews every submission.

1-minute form
Direct review
Low-friction start

Reviewed individually within 1–2 business days. Equal opportunity employer · Second-chance friendly under California law.