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: aus.com/earnmore. 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:

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 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.