Security Officer Full Time Patrol Inspection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Gilroy, CA, for full-time patrol and monitoring of a utilities location. You will deliver customer service, deter incidents through visible patrols, verify access, and respond to emergencies with professional composure.

The role requires age 18+ for unarmed positions, a high school diploma, and compliance with background checks and drug screening. A valid driver's license is needed for driving roles.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, contractors, visitors, and the public while following site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facilities, grounds, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access to assigned areas, verify credentials, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with calm, professional problem-solving; notify appropriate personnel and complete reports.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs and incident documentation; communicate observations to Allied Universal leadership and client representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Incident reporting

Access control

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 Officer Full Time Patrol Inspection in Gilroy, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors while reporting observations and responding to site needs. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.55 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Fri 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, contractors, visitors, and/or the public while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facilities, grounds, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to assigned areas, verify credentials as directed, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and complete required reports.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs and incident documentation, communicating observations and security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and client representatives as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.