
Security Professional Flex Officer
San Mateo, CAFull-time$25.5/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to safeguard clients across varied industries and sites in San Mateo. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to claim open shifts and may be called to work irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. The role offers full-time, varied shifts and days, including weekends, and requires flexibility for last-minute scheduling and travel.
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Company 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.
Pay Rate: $25.50 / Hour
Location: FLEX Security Officer - Business Campus - San Mateo, CA.
Schedule: FLEX Scheduling, Full Time, Varied Shifts (Afternoon - Evening - Overnight), Varied Days (Open availability including weekends)
CLIENT CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS
- Branch Flex – Last Minute Shift Scheduling
- Branch Flex – Reliable Transportation
- Branch Flex – Travel Distance
- Branch Flex – Work Varying Shifts – Holidays, Nights, & Weekends
- Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements
Perks: Competitive Pay, Weekly and Daily Pay, Growth Opportunities, and Benefit Package
Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step toward a phenomenal career, this position offers unmatched access to hands-on experience and growth opportunities. The Security Professional Flex Officer may be called upon to work irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
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Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
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Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
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Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
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Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
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Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
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Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
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Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
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Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
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Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience
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Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
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Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
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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
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As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
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No prior experience required
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Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
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Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
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Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
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Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
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Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
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Active listening and problem-solving skills
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Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
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Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
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Teamwork
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Attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
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Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
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Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience
BENEFITS:
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Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
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Company's retirement plans
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Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
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40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
PPO 14417
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 .
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Job ID: 2026-1746461
Location: United States-California-San Mateo
Job Category: Security Officer
How this job compares
Set against the 1,637 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.5/hr
- California median$24/hr178 hourly ranges
- US median$20–21/hr1,199 hourly ranges
This rate, $25.50/hr, is 6% above the California median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Security Officer hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 204 open Security Officer jobs in California and 1,637 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Allied Universal (this employer)102 open
- GardaWorld25 open
- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.18 open
- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (492 postings).
- Education
- 21 of the 1,637 open Security Officer jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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