Security Officer - Lobby Ambassador and 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 Security Officer - Unarmed Lobby Ambassador/Patrol in Redwood City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading education location as an unarmed patrol officer in a driving post. You will conduct routine patrols across buildings and grounds, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related issues, respond to calls for assistance, and document observations and incidents. Bring strong communication and professionalism while supporting a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and always acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full 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 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 our clients at an education campus location 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 receiving reports, assessing conditions, and requesting additional support as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, parking areas, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by monitoring entry points, verifying identification and/or permissions when required, and directing visitors to appropriate locations.
• Complete security-related reports and logs, document unusual activity, and communicate observations to site leadership and/or public protection partners.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

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