Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Alarm Console Operator

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company in North America, offering rewarding careers and a collaborative workplace that supports communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Alarm Console Operator in San Jose, CA, you will monitor and protect clients across residential and other sectors, maintain a strong presence, handle access control, and respond to security concerns with professional communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a guard card or license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background investigation and drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential buildings, common areas, parking areas, and perimeters to identify unusual activity.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity; assist with directing residents, guests, deliveries, and vendors as needed.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns in a calm, professional manner and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities in required reports and logs.

Skills

Guard card/license

Alarm panel experience

CPR and First Aid

Access control

Customer service

High school diploma

Background check compliance

Drug screening

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 Unarmed Patrol Alarm Console Operator in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a residential community, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally with residents and visitors, and support access control and alarm response activities. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 09:30 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue 09:30 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 09:30 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 09:30 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential buildings, common areas, parking areas, amenities, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, and assist with directing residents, guests, deliveries, and vendors as needed.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and emergency services when needed.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities accurately in required reports and logs.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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 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.

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. PPO14417