Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol PT

Allied Universal • Santa Cruz, CA

2d • $22

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol PT in Santa Cruz, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that can help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to alarms, requests, and unusual activity. You will document observations, escalate concerns, and provide professional customer service and clear communication. Guided by Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will support a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

Requirements

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have customer service experience preferred.
• Have experience with handcuffs, pepper spray, and/or baton preferred.
• Have CPR certification preferred.
• Have a guard card and/or license preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to riders, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, service disruptions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating updates to site representatives and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, and perimeter zones to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and operational concerns.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, assist with crowd management during peak periods and/or special events, and support orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians when requested.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents, observations, and patrol activities, and use radios, phones, and/or other systems to coordinate response and request assistance when appropriate.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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