Security Officer Patrol Guardian

Allied Universal • San Jose, 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 Officer Patrol Guardian in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer at a residential location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support residents and guests with exceptional customer service and communication. In a role built on teamwork, integrity, reliability, and care, you will contribute to a welcoming environment while responding to routine site needs.

Requirements

• 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

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and/or property staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and reporting issues through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the residential location, including common areas, building exteriors, parking areas, and perimeter access points.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, observe for unusual behavior or unauthorized access, and help to deter policy violations and/or property-related concerns through visible presence.
• Support access control and community rules by verifying visitor information when needed, providing directions, and communicating professionally with residents, vendors, and/or delivery personnel.

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.
• Paid training
• 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