Security Officer Patrol and Access Control

Security Officer Patrol and Access Control

Location: San Jose, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.95 / Hour

Job Schedule: Wed 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM, Thur 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter incidents, and support access awareness across the property.

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and staff by carrying out security‑related procedures and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting details and communicating with property management or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout office buildings, lobbies, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unwanted activity and report maintenance, lighting, and property concerns.
• Monitor entrances, common areas, and assigned posts while assisting with visitor directions, policy awareness, and other support functions aligned with site expectations.
• Prepare clear, timely reports of observations, incidents, and unusual activity, and relay important information during shift changes to support consistent site coverage.

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Comfort using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Minimum age: 18 for unarmed roles, 21 for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background investigation and drug screening per legal requirements.
• Will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state or local law.
• Valid driver’s license required only for driving positions.

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participation in retirement savings plan.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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, or other protected characteristics. For more information: