Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Alarm Monitoring

Allied Universal • Salinas, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Alarm Monitoring in Salinas, California. The role provides consistent hours at an assigned site, with a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. In addition to the assigned shift, officers may claim extra shifts through the company scheduling platform, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and the option to scale back.

The listed schedule is Monday, 8:00 PM–4:00 AM. The pay rate is $19.50 per hour. The role involves providing customer service while carrying out site security procedures, monitoring access and traffic, responding to alarms and incidents, patrolling the facility, and maintaining accurate security logs.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience.
• A guard card or license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, drivers, visitors, and employees by following security-related procedures and site-specific policies and, when appropriate, conducting emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, vehicle traffic, and loading or shipping areas; verify credentials and direct authorized personnel to appropriate locations.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and complete required reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, trailer areas, parking lots, and perimeter to identify unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Maintain accurate logs of visitor activity, vehicle arrivals and departures, incidents, and other security-related observations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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