Security Officer Museum of Arts Morning Patrol in San Diego, CA

Job title from Allied Universal: Security Officer Museum of Arts Morning Patrol

Source: Allied Universal job site (securitycareers-aus.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.

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Minimum age: 18.

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How the pay compares

This job pays about the same as the typical USD 20.55 an hour for security guard jobs in San Diego, CA (70 jobs that list the pay).

This job pays USD 1.50 an hour less than the typical USD 22.00 an hour for security guard jobs in California (1419 jobs that list the pay).

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Allied Universal has 74 more open security guard jobs in San Diego, CA.

Typical pay at Allied Universal in California: USD 21.75 an hour (1075 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Allied Universal

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

As a Security Officer Museum of Arts Morning Patrol in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol galleries, public spaces, and surrounding areas to help maintain a welcoming, secure environment. You will remain visible to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication to visitors and staff. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 05:30 PMThur09:00 AM - 05:30 PMFri09:00 AM - 05:30 PMSat09:00 AM - 05:30 PMSun09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to museum visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
  • Conduct regular and random foot patrols of galleries, public spaces, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help protect artwork, exhibits, property, and people.
  • Monitor access points and visitor activity, report unusual conditions or policy violations, and assist with maintaining an orderly museum environment.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
  • Prepare accurate activity, incident, and maintenance-related reports and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
  • A guard card or license is preferred.
  • Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • 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.

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.

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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

2026-1704404

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