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Security Professional Lead Officer Job in San Carlos, California

San Carlos, California Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1711912 Work Days Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 10/20/2026

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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 Full Time Security Lead Officer in San Carlos, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for tenants, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day	Time
Thur	03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Fri	03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sat	03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sun	03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

What You'll Do:

Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
Provide direction and instruction to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties
Cross-training officers to make them more versatile and run site efficiently
Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision
Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security officer assigned to his/her shift.
Ensure that contract required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met
Maintain overtime to minimum or to a predefined level designated by Allied Universal®
Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift
Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders)

Minimum Requirements:

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: www.aus.com.

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: www.aus.com/offices. PPO14417

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