Flexible Security Pro for Bank & Multi-Site Patrol

Allied Universal; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

Company retirement plans

Holiday pay 1.5x

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer in Santa Barbara, CA. This role uses our shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, enabling a flexible schedule.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across industries such as Healthcare, Education, and Finance, while supporting client sites with patrols, incident reporting, and emergency response. Ideal candidates are at least 18, possess a high school diploma or equivalent (or 5 years of verifiable

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
• Preferred: multilingual abilities and prior security/military experience

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

Active listening

Problem solving

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years verifiable experience

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer in Santa Barbara, CA. This role uses our shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, enabling a flexible schedule.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across industries such as Healthcare, Education, and Finance, while supporting client sites with patrols, incident reporting, and emergency response. Ideal candidates are at least 18, possess a high school diploma or equivalent (or 5 years of verifiable