Flexible Security Pro: Cross-Site Patrols

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company retirement plans

Holiday pay

Vacation benefit

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Specialized Security Flex Officer in San Jose. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across various industries, using a shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts based on availability, building a diverse site experience.

The role offers growth opportunities, requires flexible scheduling, and may include irregular shifts with little notice. Pay starts at $29 per hour and requires a valid driver’s license and background check.

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.
• 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 call 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
• Genuinely flexible; willing to accept assignments based on business need
• Work two different shifts in rotation (Grave/Swing, Day/Grave, etc.)
• Available up to 6 days/week; days off set weekly by Site Account Manager
• Accept schedule changes based on operational need
• On-call weekends, holidays, and high-need periods
• Reachable within 2 hours of contact
• Report to work within 4 hours of assignment request
• Hold over or report early when operationally necessary
• Cannot refuse necessary holdovers/early-ins
• Cross-trained in all three post types: Patrol, Reception, Control Center/GSOC
• Work across 4–5 sites as needed
• Maintain satisfactory performance at all assigned sites
• Travel between Foster City and South San Jose sites
• Reliable transportation
• Legally able to drive for Allied Universal
• Elite/high-performing security professional level
• Not placed on master schedule (no guaranteed location)
• Represent the top-tier resource pool

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Tools

Radio/console equipment

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Specialized Security Flex Officer in San Jose. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across various industries, using a shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts based on availability, building a diverse site experience.

The role offers growth opportunities, requires flexible scheduling, and may include irregular shifts with little notice. Pay starts at $29 per hour and requires a valid driver’s license and background check.