Part-Time Unarmed Security Officer - Retail Patrol

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Unarmed Security Officer in San Jose, CA to patrol client sites and provide superior customer service. You will monitor areas, respond to alarms, and report observations to maintain a welcoming and safe environment.

Join a team where flexibility meets opportunity and where a professional presence helps deter incidents while supporting a positive experience for staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and retail personnel while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail and mall common areas, exterior walkways, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter.
• Observe and report unusual activity, policy violations, maintenance concerns, and potential hazards to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner and document activities according to site procedures.
• Help to deter unauthorized access, theft‑related activity, and disruptive conduct through a professional presence and timely reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Alarm panel experience

Computer literacy

Background check consent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Unarmed Security Officer in San Jose, CA to patrol client sites and provide superior customer service. You will monitor areas, respond to alarms, and report observations to maintain a welcoming and safe environment.

Join a team where flexibility meets opportunity and where a professional presence helps deter incidents while supporting a positive experience for staff and visitors.