Security Officer - Armed Vehicle Patrol Driver

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 - Armed Vehicle Patrol Driver in Oakland, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm, clear communication. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license and an armed guard card or license. Join Allied Universal to bring agile, reliable, innovative service through teamwork, a caring people-first culture, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.00 / 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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Perform armed patrol duties, including regular and random patrols of lobbies, offices, ATM areas, parking areas and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and access points as assigned, verify credentials for employees, visitors and vendors and document access activity per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, reporting and coordination with site management and/or local law enforcement when needed.
• Complete detailed written reports and logs, communicate observations to Allied Universal leadership and client contacts and assist with opening and/or closing procedures as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a guard card and/or license preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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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