
Security Officer - Industrial Site
Santa Clara, California
Security Officer - Industrial Site
Santa Clara, California Position: Type Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2025-1361894 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 04/02/2025Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!
As a Security Officer - Industrial Site in Santa Clara, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial and more .
In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and patrolling designated areas within a manufacturing and industrial location. Your presence will help to deter security-related incidents while providing exceptional customer service. You will conduct routine patrols, remaining visible and approachable to assist with any inquiries or concerns. Our team values agility, reliability, and innovation, and we prioritize a caring culture that puts people first. This position is unarmed and does not require driving, but experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $27.10 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day | Time |
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Mon | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Tue | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Fri | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Sat | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Sun | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service by implementing security procedures and site-specific policies, and engage in emergency response activities when necessary.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, adapting to varying working environments and conditions at the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least 1 year of security experience.
- CA Security Professional Guard Card required.
- Possess a Guard Card/License; this is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience with access control and badge systems 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
- 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.
Perks and Benefits:
- Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
- Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
- Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...
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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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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Career Path
Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Regional President
- Regional Vice President
- General Manager
- Branch Manager
- Director of Operations
- Client Manager
- Operations Manager
- Field Supervisor
- Shift Supervisor
- Security Professional
We do exciting and fulfilling work that protects people and assets, and that feels good
Rewards
From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.
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Healthcare (Medical/Dental/ Vision)
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Service Anniversary Bonus
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Discount Program
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Tuition Discount Program
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Training & Career Development Programs
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