Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
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 Patrol Readiness in Redwood City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence, and support a professional, welcoming experience for everyone at the location. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, acts with integrity, and brings an agile, reliable, and innovative approach to daily responsibilities.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $27.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon07:30 AM - 04:00 PMTue07:30 AM - 04:00 PMWed07:30 AM - 04:00 PMThur07:30 AM - 04:00 PMFri07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out site-specific procedures, following post orders, and/or supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting and reporting security-related concerns according to site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location and perimeter, noting unusual activity and/or conditions that could require follow-up.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years of security-related experience are required.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- CPR and/or First Aid 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.
PPO 14417
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
2026-1635890