Security Guard Patrol Associate

Overview

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 Guard Full Time Patrol Associate in Santa Clara, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this role, you will support a welcoming environment through clear communication, teamwork, and integrity while bringing an agile, reliable, and innovative approach to each shift.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.70 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Wed 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM
Thur 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM
Fri 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM
Sat 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM
Sun 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by following site‑specific procedures, access protocols, and security‑related policies at a technology‑focused location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and support emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, including operational areas, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery access in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare clear reports on incidents, observations, and unusual activity, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 6 or more months of security‑related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security‑related license is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• A guard card or license 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.

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:

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:  PPO
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