Security Guard Full Time Patrol Associate

Allied Universal • Santa Clara, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Guard Full Time Patrol Associate in Santa Clara, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this role, you will support a welcoming environment through clear communication, teamwork, and integrity while bringing an agile, reliable, and innovative approach to each shift.

Requirements

• Possess 6 or more months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and security-related policies at a technology-focused location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and support emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, including operational areas, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery access in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare clear reports on incidents, observations, and unusual activity, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance
• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED