Security Guard - Temp - Firewatch

Company 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.

Allied Universal is Hiring a Temporary Security Officer to work a Firewatch located in Santa Clara

Pay Rate: $25.40 / Hour

Multiple Shift Schedules:
2x Saturday - Sunday / 12am-8am
2x Saturday - Sunday / 8am-4pm
2x Friday - Saturday / 4pm-12am

Requirements:

*Active CA Guard Card 

*Security experience of 1 or more years

*Intermediate to advanced technology skills

*Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate)

*Use of personal electronic devices while on duty is prohibited

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of awareness of site conditions to identify and mitigate potential safety and security hazards.
• Conduct routine patrols, inspections, and observations of assigned areas to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Monitor and report unsafe conditions, suspicious activities, security breaches, and operational concerns.
• Accurately document daily activities, incidents, observations, and investigations through detailed reports and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, management, clients, emergency responders, and other appropriate personnel regarding incidents, hazards, and operational issues.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies, alarms, accidents, medical incidents, and other critical situations in accordance with company policies and site-specific procedures.
• Utilize fire extinguishers and other emergency response equipment when necessary, authorized, and trained to do so.
• Assist with incident management, evacuation procedures, and emergency response efforts as required.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service while interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support site operations and organizational objectives.

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, 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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.