Security Officer - Power Plant Patrol Driver

Job Description

Job DescriptionOverview

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

As a Security Officer - Power Plant Patrol Driver in Livermore, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine mobile patrols, perform visible presence checks, and document security-related activity to help reduce incidents. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license under AU Driver Policy requirements. You will communicate clearly with site teams and visitors, provide customer-focused assistance, and support an agile, reliable, and integrity-driven operation through teamwork and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:30 PM - 06:00 AMTue09:30 PM - 06:00 AMWed09:30 PM - 06:00 AMSun01:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a utility location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site contacts and/or public responders as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, substations and perimeter areas to help to identify unusual conditions, unauthorized activity and/or hazards to operations.
• Control access to restricted areas by verifying identification, logging visitors and contractors, issuing temporary access credentials when directed and/or maintaining key and badge accountability.
• Perform vehicle patrols and/or foot patrols, checking gates, doors, fencing, lighting and equipment areas for signs of damage, tampering and/or suspicious activity.
• Monitor radio traffic, telephone calls and/or security-related systems as assigned, documenting observations and reporting issues according to site procedures.
• Complete daily activity logs, incident reports and other required documentation in a clear, accurate and timely manner.
• Support utility operations during outages, restoration work and/or scheduled maintenance by managing traffic flow, establishing controlled perimeters and coordinating with site personnel as directed.
• Provide directions and assistance to employees, contractors and visitors, communicating professionally and de-escalating conflicts when appropriate.
• Follow Allied Universal and site policies regarding appearance, conduct, communication and confidentiality while working varying environments and conditions by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.
• 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.

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

2026-1519708