Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol for Transit Center

Allied Universal • San Jose, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for patrol duties at a transit center in San Jose, California. The position provides a designated weekly shift at an assigned site, with a six-month commitment to that fixed schedule. Officers may also claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, potentially increasing their hours up to 40 hours per week while retaining the option to scale back. The role pays $22.83 per hour and is scheduled Friday and Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The site has limited facilities, including portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for an unarmed role.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to riders, employees, and visitors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, service disruptions, and critical situations, and communicate observations to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, administrative buildings, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location; report suspicious behavior, hazards, and maintenance concerns according to established procedures.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for incidents, patrols, and other security-related observations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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