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Security Officer - Mobile Patrol Rover

Allied Universal
Menlo Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2026
💰 $54,000/yr

About the role

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Mobile Patrol Rover in Menlo Park, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading tech location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support access control points, respond to alarms and/or unusual activity, and deliver customer-focused communication with employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal for a role built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:30 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:30 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:30 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:30 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

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 technology-focused location.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and communicating with site contacts and/or dispatch.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter routes to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
  • Monitor access points, visitor activity, and deliveries; verify authorization, issue visitor credentials as directed, and report irregularities per post orders.
  • Complete detailed shift reports, patrol logs, and incident reports; support follow-up by preserving observations and notifying appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have at least 2+ years of security-related experience.
  • Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
  • Access control and badge experience is preferred.
  • A guard card and/or license is preferred.
  • Alarm panel 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.
  • 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.

Closing

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. PPO14417

Requisition ID

2026-1538333

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