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Security Guard Part Time Patrol Duty
Palo Alto, California Position Type: Part Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1609273 Work Days Available: Friday, Saturday Date posted: 06/10/2026
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As a Security Guard Part Time Patrol Duty in Palo Alto, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic automotive location as an unarmed officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support daily operations with an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, while putting people first, working as a team, and acting with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $25.88 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeFri06:30 AM - 03:00 PMSat06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, and emergency response actions when appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including production areas, parking lots, loading zones, and perimeter routes, as conditions vary by site.
- Monitor entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized access, support visitor processing, and verify that vehicle and/or pedestrian activity follows site protocols.
- Assist with security-related inspections of gates, doors, fences, and other key areas, and report maintenance issues, hazards, and/or policy violations observed during patrols.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
- Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license 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.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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Allied Universal
Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
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