Temporary Security Officer - Industrial Exterior Patrol

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 Temporary Security Officer - Exterior Patrol in San Carlos, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. You will greet tenants and visitors, provide clear directions and service, document observations, and communicate concerns to the team.

At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and innovation to a caring culture built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type:
Temporary Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
• Tue: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
• Wed: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM
• Fri: 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial property location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including contacting local emergency services and/or Allied Universal management as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of building common areas, parking areas, loading docks, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and observe for unusual conditions, reporting maintenance issues, suspicious behavior, and/or hazards through required logs, reports, and notification channels.
• Complete routine security‐related documentation and communicate clearly with on‑site staff and/or incoming officers during shift changes to support consistent post operations.

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. PPO#14417

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:

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