Armed Security Officer - Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Benefits Package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Armed Patrol with a 40 Caliber Endorsement in San Jose, CA. The role involves serving and safeguarding clients across industries, with patrols, incident response, and professional assistance to passengers and staff.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, at least one year of armed guard or related experience, an armed guard card, and a 40 Caliber endorsement, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required.
• At least one year of armed guard, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed guard card or license and the 40 caliber endorsement required.
• Age 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Armed patrol

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

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