Corporate Security Officer

Veterans Covert Protection Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Advancement paths

Veteran led leadership

Professional work environment

Job summary

Veterans Covert Protection Group is seeking an experienced unarmed security officer for day operations in California. Responsibilities include access control, visitor management, lobby coverage, and incident reporting with discretion and strong customer service.

The role requires a California BSIS Guard Card, CPR/AED/First Aid, and five years of security experience. Multiple shifts are available, with overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional security experience. Corporate, executive protection, or private campus experience preferred.
• Active California BSIS Guard Card and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification prior to hire.
• Ability to pass a full background investigation, California Live Scan fingerprinting, and a multipanel drug screen.
• High school diploma or GED required. Coursework in criminal justice or security administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and access control. Conduct perimeter and facility rounds, manage visitors, verify badges, and monitor security systems.
• Emergency response. Stay composed under pressure and follow post orders and site protocols precisely.
• Documentation. Complete accurate incident reports and daily activity logs using digital reporting software, email, and a smartphone.
• Availability. Dependable and punctual, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes.

Skills

Access control

Visitor management

Incident reporting

Discretion

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice coursework preferred

Tools

Digital reporting software

Job description

Provide professional, unarmed corporate security during daytime business operations. Core functions include access control, visitor management, lobby/console coverage, interior/exterior patrols, incident response/escalation per SOP, and accurate report writing—delivered with discretion, strong customer service, and decisive action.

Pay:

$29/hour

About Us

VCPG is a veteran owned California security company (PPO No. 120668) providing executive protection, corporate security, campus security, residential security, and special event security. Our officers work in business attire rather than uniform, matched to the environment of the site.

Full time, 32 hours per week:

Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Sunday through Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Part time, 24 hours per week, with overtime and coverage shifts available:

Thursday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Thursday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Mandatory Requirements:

Residence within a 30 minute drive of Atherton for rapid response.

Minimum five years of professional security experience. Corporate, executive protection, or private campus experience preferred.

Active California BSIS Guard Card and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification prior to hire.

Ability to pass a full background investigation, California Live Scan fingerprinting, and a multipanel drug screen.

Core Duties:

Patrol and access control. Conduct perimeter and facility rounds, manage visitors, verify badges, and monitor security systems.

Emergency response. Stay composed under pressure and follow post orders and site protocols precisely.

Documentation. Complete accurate incident reports and daily activity logs using digital reporting software, email, and a smartphone.

Availability. Dependable and punctual, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes.

Physical Requirements:

Stand and walk for most of an eight hour shift, climb stairs regularly, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Coursework in criminal justice or security administration is a plus.

Strong verbal and written communication, and proven discretion with sensitive information.

Polished appearance, a service focused approach, and sound conflict resolution skills.

English and Spanish fluency is highly valued.

License/Certification:

CA Guard Card (Required)

Heartsaver CPR AED (AHA) (Required)

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, advancement paths, veteran led leadership, and a professional work environment.