Security Guard Unarmed Patrol Incident Prevention

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Unarmed Patrol Incident Prevention in San Jose, CA to serve transit facilities and surrounding areas. You will conduct routine surveillance, deter incidents, and provide courteous assistance to passengers and employees while maintaining a visible presence.

This full-time role offers day/evening shifts, on-site work, and opportunities for training and career growth within a leading security services company.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and a courteous demeanor are essential.
• Ability to perform routine patrols and respond to incidents responsibly.
• Strong reporting skills for accurate incident logs and observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to transit employees, passengers, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, and surrounding areas.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and seek necessary assistance.
• Monitor access points and observe activity, reporting suspicious behavior and policy violations.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain activity logs.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Observation reporting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard Unarmed Patrol Incident Prevention in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer supporting a public transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide courteous assistance to passengers, employees, and visitors. You will communicate observations, respond to security-related concerns, and contribute to a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.83 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to transit employees, passengers, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of transit facilities, platforms, parking areas, perimeters, and other assigned locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, requesting additional assistance and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout assigned areas, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, damaged property, and policy violations to designated personnel.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for incidents, patrols, and security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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.

Closing

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.