Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol - Full Time

Allied Universal•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$29•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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol - Full Time in Santa Clara, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an unarmed, driving Patrol Officer at a leading tech location, you will conduct routine patrols and perimeter checks, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control and incident reporting. You will communicate clearly with employees and visitors, document observations, and respond to requests with strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
A guard card and/or license is 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 employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology campus and/or office environment.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical situations, fire and/or alarm activations, and unauthorized access concerns.
Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, labs, offices, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access points and controlled areas during patrols, verifying credentials and directing visitors to the appropriate check-in process per site policies.
Observe and report unusual conditions, suspicious behavior, and policy violations, documenting findings in daily activity reports and incident reports.
Use security-related systems such as access control, key and/or badge management processes, and radio communications to support site operations and incident response.
Perform interior and exterior checks for doors, gates, and other entry points, reporting maintenance concerns such as lighting outages, damaged hardware, and unsecured areas.
Provide escort services as required for visitors, deliveries, and/or contractors in restricted areas, following site-specific procedures.
Support emergency response by guiding occupants to assembly areas, assisting with perimeter control, and coordinating with local emergency responders as directed.
Maintain a professional presence and appearance while maintaining situational awareness during patrol activities and while interacting with the public.

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.

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