Security Officer - Residential Patrol

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 Security Officer - Residential Patrol in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a hotel and resort location, you will conduct routine patrols of guest areas and property grounds, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance with calm, clear communication. You will document observations, support staff and guests with customer-focused service, and contribute to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, team-driven, and grounded in integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a hotel and resort location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest concerns, disturbances, and property-related issues, and escalate to management and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of common areas, guest-facing spaces, back-of-house areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor access points and assist with guest and vendor entry, deliveries, and service traffic in accordance with site procedures.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations, and complete detailed reports using Allied Universal reporting processes.
• Support event and amenity coverage by providing a visible presence, assisting with crowd flow, and coordinating with site staff during higher traffic periods.
• Conduct checks of doors, gates, and restricted areas and report maintenance concerns such as lighting outages, damaged locks, and other conditions that may impact operations.
• Use two-way radios, phones, and/or other communication tools to coordinate with site personnel and Allied Universal supervision and document actions taken.
• Assist with lost and found procedures and guest service requests as directed by site policy while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in emergency response activities as directed, including assisting with evacuations and providing information to responding personnel.

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.

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.

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