Flex Security Officer - Pick Shifts & Grow Your Career

Allied Universal; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Professional Flex Officer to protect clients across Healthcare, Education, and Finance sectors. You will leverage a shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts that fit your availability, gaining broad site experience and growth opportunities.

The role may require irregular shifts with little notice. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour and requires open availability.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle.
• 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.
• No prior experience required.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Skills

HS diploma/experience

Background check

Drug screen

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio/console equipment

Job description

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Professional Flex Officer to protect clients across Healthcare, Education, and Finance sectors. You will leverage a shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts that fit your availability, gaining broad site experience and growth opportunities.

The role may require irregular shifts with little notice. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour and requires open availability.