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 - Overnight Patrol Driver in La Quinta, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer in a residential community, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, support access control points, and assist residents and visitors with professional customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license and compliance with the AU Driver Policy Requirements. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to every shift.

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 residents, guests, vendors, and/or visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, community rules, and access requirements.
• Conduct regular and random mobile and/or foot patrols of residential streets, amenities, and perimeter areas; observe for unusual activity, property concerns, and/or maintenance issues and report as directed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or service calls in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and actions according to post orders.
• Monitor entry points and common areas as assigned; verify credentials, issue visitor instructions, and/or direct traffic and parking as needed.
• Complete required reports, logs, and/or activity checks; communicate with dispatch, on-site management, and/or local responders when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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.