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Security Protection Officer Temporary

Security Protection Officer Temporary

Allied Universal

Cupertino, CA • On-site, Remote

$29/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Allied Universal rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 2,497 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 106 rated security


Job description

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
Allied Universal is seeking a Security Protection Officer for a Temporary assignment. Join a security team that values professionalism, vigilance, and reliability while safeguarding one of the world's most advanced tech company.
Pay Rate : $29.00 / Hour
Location: Cupertino, CA
Shifts: Monday through Friday (occassional weekends needed)
Day: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Requirements:
  • Must be comfortable with potential schedule changes
  • Active California Security Guard Card License (required)
  • Proficient with technology preferred
  • Valid California Driver's License (minimum 1 year, clean record)
  • Physically able to walk, run, hike or bike up to 10 miles per day

The Security Protection Officer is a professional, detail-oriented individual responsible for serving as a Field Test Specialist and Security Coordinator. Operating in a business-focused environment that prioritizes customer service, confidentiality, and integrity, this role facilitates secure and efficient field testing activities. Responsibilities include accompanying engineers and contractors on designated routes whether driving, biking, hiking, or running, while ensuring their safety and security. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrate strong situational awareness, and excel in collaborative, professional settings. This is also a driving position, offering the opportunity to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with supervisors to arrange field test schedules, vehicles, and logistics.
Meet and escort engineers or contractors to the designated test vehicle.
Safely transport engineers/contractors along predefined routes or to specific sites for testing purposes.
Monitor activities during field tests to maintain a secure environment.
Ensure all equipment, including secure Pelican cases, remains protected when engineers step out for breaks.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Physically able to walk, run, hike or bike up to 10 miles per day
    Valid driver's license minimum 1 year; clean
  • 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

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • 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

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.
Requisition ID
2026-1622072

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About Allied Universal

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US