Security Officer - Patrol Access Control

Allied Universal • San Jose, CA

13h • $23

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Patrol Access Control in San Jose, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will assist with access control and alarm panel activity, document observations using a computer and/or tablet, and deliver professional customer service and communication. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring, agile team that acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 or more years of security experience.
• 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.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, property policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, medical calls, and/or other critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and coordinate with property management and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of building common areas, parking areas, loading docks, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and/or access control concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, manage visitor check-in and/or deliveries, and report suspicious activity per site-specific post orders.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and shift handoff communications using Allied Universal reporting procedures and site-specific systems.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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