Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Ongoing paid training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a TEMPORARY - ARMED Security Officer in Palo Alto, CA. The position offers a pay rate of $40.00 per hour with full-time, varied shifts and weekend availability.

The role involves safeguarding clients across industries, performing safety procedures, incident response, and regular patrols. Minimum requirements include being at least 21, high school diploma or equivalent, background check, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of verifiable security experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by following safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the premises and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Emergency response

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable security experience

Job description

Company 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.

Pay Rate: $40.00 / Hour

Location: TEMPORARY - ARMED Security Officer - Palo Alto, CA.

Schedule: TEMPORARY - Full Time, Varied Shifts (Open availability), Varied Days (Open availability including weekends)

Perks: Competitive Pay, Weekly and Daily Pay, Growth Opportunities, and Benefit Package

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company’s retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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