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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California

About this job

Universal Protection Service is recruiting Security Officers to work full-time at a premier electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, CA.

Monday through Friday Day Shift 8 am - 4 pm (weekends off!)

Sunday through Thursday graveyard 11 pm - 7 am (Fridays & Saturdays off!)

$13/Hr. + Benefits and Free Parking! Work closer to home, right off the freeway!

Today, Universal’s 50,000 janitorial, security and administrative professionals work to tidy clients’
facilities and protect lives, property and assets worth upwards of billions of dollars. The largest security
provider in the commercial real estate and retail sectors, Universal also services healthcare,
distribution, education, entertainment, corporate campuses, homeowners’ associations and
transportation clients. From 2012 to 2014, Universal created more than 14,000 jobs—nearly 20% of which went to veterans in
2014.


The successful Security Officer candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
  • Report suspicious activities and persons
  • Write detailed narrative reports, maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
  • Respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
  • Access control through an admittance process
  • Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
  • Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations
Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying.
  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
  • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
  • Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.


Essential Physical and Mental Functions
  • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Run as needed
  • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
  • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
  • Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
  • Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
  • Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Online applications now being accepted. Drop-ins are welcome at our San Jose Branch office, located at 777 N First Street, Suite 150 Mondays through Fridays, 8 am-3 pm, Professional Attire Preferred, Computer kiosks are set up for your convenience. Division West - Universal Protection Service