Security Officer Armed Driver Patrols

Allied Universal • San Jose, CA

21h • 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 Officer Armed Driver Patrols in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a professional presence through strong communication and customer service. This is an armed and driving post offering the opportunity to work with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, while putting people first and acting with integrity every day.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a 40 caliber endorsement.
• 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout assigned buildings, transit-related areas, parking locations, and perimeter points, helping to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify identification and/or credentials when required, and support authorized entry procedures in accordance with site policies and post orders.
• Support emergency and public assistance activities by providing visible presence, communicating with supervisors and/or local authorities, and following established protocols during medical, fire, transportation, and other security-related incidents.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees