Armed Security Guard, Part-Time Transit Patrol

Allied Universal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools – claim shifts to earnmore

Career growth – paid training

Financial benefits – retirement plan

Job summary

Allied Universal in San Francisco, CA is seeking a part-time Armed Security Guard for transit locations. You will provide safety, deter incidents, and deliver professional customer service to employees and the public.

The role offers flexible day schedule, an hourly pay of $27.95, and opportunities to grow through training and shift-based earning. Applicants must have armed security experience and a valid guard card; pepper spray certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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, visitors, commuters, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at public transportation facilities and surrounding areas.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned transit properties, platforms, stations, parking areas, buildings, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate personnel or public agencies as needed.
• Observe and report conditions that may affect public access, facility operations, or security-related concerns, completing clear and accurate activity and incident reports.
• Assist with access control, visitor direction, and compliance with posted rules while maintaining a professional presence in a public-facing government location.

Skills

Armed security

Public transit security

Customer service

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Armed guard card/license

Tools

Pepper spray certification

Job description

Allied Universal in San Francisco, CA is seeking a part-time Armed Security Guard for transit locations. You will provide safety, deter incidents, and deliver professional customer service to employees and the public.

The role offers flexible day schedule, an hourly pay of $27.95, and opportunities to grow through training and shift-based earning. Applicants must have armed security experience and a valid guard card; pepper spray certification preferred.