Security Officer - Research Facility

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 - Research Facility in La Jolla, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a dynamic education location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, support access control functions, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. This is a driving post. You will deliver outstanding customer service and communication while representing a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:30 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:30 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:30 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:30 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing relevant information with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout academic, administrative, and common areas, as well as exterior grounds and perimeter locations, noting unusual activity and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Monitor entry points, observe campus-related activity, and provide guidance to visitors and/or deliveries in support of daily location operations and established protocols.
• Assist with reporting hazards, damaged property, and/or policy concerns, and support emergency drills, after-hours checks, and other assigned security-related duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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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 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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