Security Officer Patrol Representative

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 Patrol Representative in SAN JOSE, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol galleries, public areas, and surrounding spaces to help support a welcoming environment.

This role includes visible patrols, responding to security‑related concerns, and delivering strong customer service and communication to visitors and staff.

Part Time – $21.00 per hour

• Saturday: 12:30 PM – 07:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:30 PM – 07:00 PM

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a cultural institution location.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security‑related matters according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, public areas, entrances, exits, and the exterior perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and note unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, help manage visitor flow during exhibitions and events, and support posted rules for public spaces, restricted areas, and after‑hours activity.
• Assist with security‑related checks of doors, gates, lighting, and exhibit surroundings, and communicate with site contacts and/or first responders when conditions call for additional support.

• At least 6 months of security‑related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued license for security‑related work is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

• 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.

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: