Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver

Job Description

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver in San Jose, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer in a government transit location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. This armed and driving post offers the opportunity to support security-related operations with professionalism and integrity while working as part of a reliable, agile, and innovative Allied Universal team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.81 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with supervisors, public agency representatives, and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, platforms, parking areas, roadways, restricted areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for employees, contractors, and/or visitors, following post orders and reporting suspicious behavior, policy violations, and security-related concerns.
• Support transportation operations by observing passenger activity, vehicle movement, and public areas, providing visible presence, assisting with crowd management, and reporting hazards, maintenance issues, and/or emergency conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a 40 caliber endorsement.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.