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1099 Security Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

San Jose, CA · On-site

$21/hr

Join PalAmerican Security, a growing security company operating in over 16 states, specializing in security solutions for various facilities. As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial ...

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

San Mateo, CA

$26/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

San Jose, CA · On-site

$21/hr

Join PalAmerican Security, a growing security company operating in over 16 states, specializing in security solutions for various facilities. As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial ...

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

Valcor Security

Hotel Security

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

As a security team member, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for apartment residents, guests, and staff. Your duties will include patrolling the premises ...

Valcor Security

Hotel Security

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

As a security team member, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for apartment residents, guests, and staff. Your duties will include patrolling the premises ...

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$22.50/hr

Tues-Sat 2300-0730 PalAmerican Security - Transit Security Officer Needed Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have at least 2 years of security or military ...

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$26/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$23/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$23/hr

As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of multiple sites, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and visitors. What You'll Do:

PalAmerican Security

Security Supervisor

San Jose, CA · On-site

$30.50/hr

PalAmerican Security - Opening: Site Supervisor Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and secure work environment? Do you excel in leadership roles and enjoy coaching and motivating a team to ...

PalAmerican Security

Security Guard

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$22.50/hr

Tues-Sat 2300-0730 PalAmerican Security - Transit Security Officer Needed Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have at least 2 years of security or military ...

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What is a 1099 security?

A 1099 Security job is an independent contractor position in the security industry, where individuals provide security services without being classified as employees. This means they are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. Common roles include event security, private security, and armed or unarmed guard services. Since they operate as independent contractors, they have more flexibility in choosing assignments but must handle their own business expenses.

What are the typical responsibilities and work arrangements for a 1099 security professional?

As a 1099 Security professional, you typically work as an independent contractor, accepting assignments from security companies or directly from clients for locations such as businesses, events, or residential communities. Your responsibilities may include monitoring premises, patrolling designated areas, controlling access points, responding to incidents, and completing detailed security reports. Work arrangements often offer flexibility in scheduling, but may also require adjusting to irregular hours, night shifts, or weekend coverage based on client needs. You may collaborate with other contractors or onsite personnel, but much of the work is performed independently, making self-motivation and accountability especially important. Many security professionals use this role to gain experience or supplement their income while maintaining autonomy in their schedules.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 1099 security professional?

To succeed as a 1099 Security professional, individuals need a solid background in security operations, knowledge of safety protocols, and often prior experience in law enforcement or private security. Familiarity with security technology such as surveillance systems, access control, and alarm monitoring, along with certifications like a state security license or CPR/First Aid, is often required. Strong observation skills, reliability, professionalism, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for standing out in this client-facing role. These abilities help ensure the safety of people and property while enabling independent contractors to excel and build lasting client relationships in diverse security assignments.

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ASL Interpreters - 1099

Translation Excellence, Inc.

Fresno, CA • On-site

$45/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 12 hours ago

Job description


TE is lookingforcontract ASL interpreters to work up to five days a week onour
busy governmentcontracts!
Minimumguaranteed hours and competitive rates!
On site and VRI capability required.
Three years of professional ASL interpreting experience and RIDcertified is preferable
CURRENT GOVERNMENTCONTRACTS
  • Department of Education (ED)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • General Services Administration (GSA)
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
  • Transportation Security Agency (TSA)

Requirements
    **Background check is required and the interpreters will be compensated for this effort.
    Therefore, once you receive your Background Investigation final approval letter you will be paid compensation of $150 for completing the IRS security clearance process.
    Additional Requirements:
  • Fluent ASL andspoken English language skills
  • Able to provideaccurate interpretation
  • Understanding ofDeaf culture
  • Thorough knowledgeof and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Three to fiveyears of experience in interpreting (preferred but not required)
  • As applicable,state licensure or state-required credentials
  • Must pass thecompany's interpreting skills assessment
  • You must be 18years or older to apply.

Benefits
This is a contract 1099 position.
We promise to:
  • Treat you as a professional
  • Pay competitive rates
  • Pay you on time, every time. (1st and 15th)
  • Provide assignment flexibility
  • Provide online scheduling
  • Provide ethical decision-making support

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