Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Licensed Unarmed Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,087,000 - 36,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career Growth opportunities

Financial Benefits including 401(k) or

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal® in SAN JOSE, CA is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Licensed Unarmed Patrol to provide reliable, flexible coverage at a designated site. The role offers fixed anchor shifts and opportunities to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $21.00 per hour with daytime hours from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM. This position supports entry to a career with the industry leader in security services and requires a high school diploma and compliance with

Qualifications

• Six months of security-related experience or more.
• State/city/license requirements may apply; guard card preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff while following site procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of galleries, offices, entrances and exterior perimeters.
• Assist with visitor flow and adherence to museum policies; maintain a welcoming presence.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, report observations per site procedures.
• Monitor entrances and exits, verify credentials, deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Computer literacy

Background check compliance

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Licensed Unarmed Patrol in SAN JOSE, CA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeSun08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to museum visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access control practices, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout galleries, public areas, offices, entrances, loading areas, and the exterior perimeter to help identify unusual activity, hazards, or facility concerns.
• Assist with visitor flow, wayfinding, and adherence to museum policies, while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence in cultural institution settings.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document observations according to site procedures.
• Monitor entrances and exits, check credentials or authorized access as required, and help to deter unauthorized entry, theft, vandalism, and disruptive behavior.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security‑related experience is required.
• A state, county, or city‑issued security‑related license is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1656085