Security Officer - Residential Patrol

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Residential Patrol in San Diego, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a residential community location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support residents and guests with outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will bring reliability, integrity, and teamwork to each shift while contributing to a caring and innovative culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon01:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue01:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed01:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun01:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and/or staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and sharing information with property management and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the property, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and observe conditions that may require attention.
• Monitor entrances, gates, amenities, and/or other assigned locations, helping to verify authorized access and reporting concerns according to post instructions.
• Support a professional environment by communicating clearly with residents and visitors, following Allied Universal guidelines, and completing required reports related to security-related events and observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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.

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Closing

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1617791