Security Officer Full Time Experienced Driver

Alliedbarton Security Services; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Experienced Driver in Santa Cruz, CA to serve government and other clients. You will perform vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence, and respond professionally to site needs while delivering excellent customer service.

This role features rotating shifts, a pay rate of $22.00 per hour, and opportunities for growth within a caring, safety‑driven team that values integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license as per Allied Universal policy.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while following site policies.
• Respond to incidents and inquiries in a calm, professional manner and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and report unusual conditions or maintenance concerns.
• Complete incident reports and logs accurately and promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Incident response

Communication

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 Officer Full Time Experienced Driver in SANTA CRUZ, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to site needs. This driving post offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while working with a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 PM - 04:00 AMTue08:00 PM - 04:00 AMWed08:00 PM - 04:00 AMThur08:00 PM - 04:00 AMFri08:00 PM - 04:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, public inquiries, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to established procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, public areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required incident reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton 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.

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.

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