Security Officer - Part Time Swing

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 - University Patrol Driver in Redwood City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal on a dynamic higher education campus as an unarmed Patrol Officer in a driving post.

You will conduct routine patrols across assigned areas, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear communication and customer-focused service. You will document activity, support campus staff and visitors, and contribute to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, team-driven, and grounded in integrity.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $26.80 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Thur
03:30 PM - 12:00 AMFri
03:30 PM - 12:00 AM

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 Benefits:

Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.

* Exclusive Perks:
Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

* Provide customer service to clients, students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

* Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate campus resources and/or public responders as directed by post orders.

* Conduct regular and random patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, common spaces, parking areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

* Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by observing activity, verifying identification when required, and/or guiding visitors to appropriate check-in locations.

* Perform security-related rounds to look for suspicious behavior, unsecured doors, and/or unusual conditions, then document and report observations per site procedure.

* Assist with crowd and/or traffic direction during campus events, peak class transitions, and special activities, coordinating with site leadership as needed.

* Complete detailed, timely incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation using written reports and/or electronic reporting systems.

* Support emergency and non-emergency calls for service such as escorts, lost and found intakes, welfare checks, and/or facility-related notifications, in accordance with site-specific instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

* - Have at least 2+ years of security-related experience.
* - A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
* - A guard card/license is preferred.
* - Customer service experience is preferred.
* - CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
* - 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.

* 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.

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…