Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Watch

Allied Universal•San Jose, CA

2d•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 Unarmed Patrol Watch in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and communications location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this unarmed role, you will support access activity, respond to site needs, and communicate with professionalism while reflecting our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, rooted in teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture.

Requirements

At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed 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 ensure compliance with applicable laws.
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

A guard card or license is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Access control or badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public agencies as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
Monitor access points, badge activity, and visitor entry processes to help to deter unauthorized access and support established site protocols for restricted areas.
Observe and report issues involving equipment areas, loading zones, and common spaces, and provide assistance with de-escalation, directions, and other security-related support as appropriate.

Benefits

Access to a retirement savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life and AD&D insurance
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.