Security Guard - Foot Patrol

AUS; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Benefits package

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Security Guard - Foot Patrol to protect campus facilities and provide excellent service to students, staff, and visitors. The role involves unarmed patrols, responding to incidents, and maintaining a welcoming environment while adhering to campus policies.

This full-time position requires a valid driver’s license, two years of security experience, and the ability to work a late-night schedule as listed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out security-related procedures and policies.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following campus protocols.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of various campus areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious conditions or hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and patrol observations and communicate information to supervisors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Guard -Foot Patrol in Redwood City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a leading educational location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Bring strong communication and customer service skills while representing Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-focused, and integrity-driven culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.80 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
• Tue 11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
• Fri 11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
• Sat 11:30 PM - 08:00 AM
• Sun 11:30 PM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established campus protocols and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of campus buildings, academic areas, residence halls, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe campus activity, reporting suspicious conditions, maintenance concerns, and security‑related hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and patrol observations accurately and communicate relevant information to supervisors and campus stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.