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≈ $48k – $93k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Santa Cruz)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.

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Allied Universal is a security and facility services company headquartered in Irvine, California, providing uniformed security officers, patrol services, event security, investigations, executive protection and integrated security technology such as video surveillance and access control. It was formed in 2016 by the merger of AlliedBarton, whose roots go back to 1957, and Universal Services of America, and it is the largest private security guard provider in the world with hundreds of thousands of employees and a second base in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Most openings are for armed and unarmed security officers, patrol drivers and shift supervisors across the US.

Overview

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.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $22.50 / Hour

Location: Security Patrol Officer- Various locations - Santa Cruz, CA.

Schedule: Full Time, Varied Shifts (Open availability), Varied Shifts (Open availability including weekends)

**CLIENT CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS**

- Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements - Valid Driver's License - In Job State

Perks: Competitive Pay, Weekly and Daily Pay, Growth Opportunities, and Benefit Package

As a Security Patrol Driver, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • 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

Perks and Benefits:

  • Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
  • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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

2026-1716286
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