Armed Security Officer - Armed Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Armed Patrol in San Jose, CA, to safeguard clients across government and transportation sectors. The role involves conducting armed patrols, maintaining a visible presence, and responding to incidents on a public transportation site.

Requires a 40 Caliber endorsement and at least one year of armed security or related experience. day-to-day duties include reporting, coordination with responders, and ensuring compliance with client policies

Qualifications

• Minimum: valid driver’s license.
• At least one year of armed guard, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license.
• 40 caliber endorsement.
• Must be 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors by carrying out site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, platforms, parking areas, transit vehicles, and perimeters.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally, coordinating with emergency responders when needed.
• Maintain a visible presence to deter unauthorized access, disruptive conduct, theft, vandalism, and other prohibited activity.
• Prepare accurate reports and activity logs, and maintain required qualifications and equipment in accordance with laws and policies.

Skills

Armed security experience

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Policy enforcement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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 Armed Security Officer - Armed Patrol with 40 Caliber Endorsement in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a public transportation location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional assistance to passengers and staff. This driving role combines strong communication, sound judgment, and customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.81 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at public transportation facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of facilities, platforms, parking areas, transit vehicles, and surrounding perimeters to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and coordinating with emergency responders when appropriate.
• Maintain a visible presence to help deter unauthorized access, disruptive conduct, theft, vandalism, and other prohibited activity.
• Prepare accurate reports and activity logs, and maintain required qualifications and equipment in accordance with applicable laws, client policies, and Allied Universal procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess at least one year of armed guard, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a 40 caliber endorsement.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.