Security Officer Armed Mobile Patrol Driver

Allied Universal • San Jose, CA

1d • 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 Mobile Patrol Driver in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This is an armed and driving post where professionalism, sound judgment, and responsiveness matter each day. At Allied Universal, you will bring our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess at least 1 year 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.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

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 transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, while documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site contacts and/or local authorities as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout transit facilities, administrative areas, parking locations, and perimeter boundaries to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor access points, screen restricted areas, and verify credentials in accordance with post orders and government location requirements, while maintaining professional interactions with staff and the public.
• Support emergency and incident response by assisting with evacuations, traffic and/or pedestrian direction, and coordination with first responders during service disruptions, medical events, and other unusual conditions.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees