Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Entry Screening

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Entry Screening in San Jose, CA. You will protect clients across Tech/Manufacturing locations, conduct routine patrols, support access control, and document security activities using available systems.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, teamwork, and integrity, with a full-time schedule and a pay rate of $19.61 per hour. Join us in delivering reliable service and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
• Duties include routine unarmed patrols and access control procedures.
• Experience with X-ray screening is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with computers or tablets for reporting.
• License or guard card is preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of facilities and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials per site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and document observations.
• Complete incident reports and shift communications.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol duties

Access control

Computer use

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Badge systems

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 Entry Screening in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a dynamic technology location, you will conduct routine patrols, support access control and badge processes, observe X-ray screening activities, and use computer or tablet systems to document security-related information. Your visible presence and customer-focused communication help deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal to deliver reliable service through teamwork, agility, innovation, care, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.61 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a technology and semiconductor manufacturing location by carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, laboratories, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, and maintain visitor and contractor entry records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting observations.
• Complete required activity reports, incident reports, and shift communications while supporting security-related operations at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license 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.