Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Access Control Patrol

Allied Universal; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits package (medical/dental/BOE)

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Full Time, Unarmed) for a technology-focused facility in Santa Clara, CA. You will perform access control tasks, patrol interior and exterior areas, and maintain a visible security presence to deter incidents while delivering professional customer service.

Responsibilities include monitoring entry points, responding to incidents per site protocols, and producing clear incident reports.

Qualifications

• 1 year of security-related experience required.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge processes preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• State/local license for security work preferred.
• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce site policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and access-control concerns following site protocols.
• Monitor access points and assist with entry procedures; report unauthorized access.
• Prepare clear activity and incident reports for leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Security experience

Access control

Customer service

Badge processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card/license preferred

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 Unarmed Access Control Patrol in Santa Clara, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a technology-focused location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support access control activities. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and help maintain a secure environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where caring, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities within a technology-focused facility.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific protocols.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with entry procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge processes is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued license for security-related work 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.

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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

2026-1741807