Patrol Driver — Surefire Security, Bay Area. Operate a marked Surefire patrol vehicle across multi-site routes — storage facilities, industrial parks, apartment communities, construction sites. Randomized patrol timing, visible deterrent presence, documented rounds at every stop. California PPO 121780. To apply, call (510) 789-6304 and ask for the hiring team, or send us a message. See all open positions.
Pay
$21–$27/hour plus vehicle provided. Overnight differential applies to most patrol routes.
What You’ll Do
- Drive assigned patrol route in marked company vehicle
- Conduct documented property checks at each site — walk the property, check doors, gates, lighting, and fence lines
- Log every stop with timestamp and observations via mobile app
- Respond to alarm dispatches and client call-outs within your route
- Report hazards, incidents, and anomalies immediately
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and complete pre/post-shift vehicle inspection
Requirements
- Current California BSIS Guard Card (required)
- Valid California driver license with clean 3-year driving record (required)
- 21+ years of age (insurance requirement)
- Comfortable driving overnight and in all weather
- Self-directed — you work independently on route
- Smartphone for GPS check-in and reporting
Shifts and Schedule
Primarily overnight (10pm–6am) and weekend routes. Some evening routes. Full-time and part-time.
Locations
Routes cover the I-880 corridor (Fremont, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland), South Bay (San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas), and Peninsula (Palo Alto). See our full service area map.
How to Apply
Call (510) 789-6304 and ask for the hiring team, or send us a message with your name, phone number, BSIS Guard Card number (if you have one), and the cities you can work in. We respond to every application within 2 business days. Don’t have a Guard Card yet? See the careers page for how to get one — we’ll hold a spot while it processes.
Surefire Security. California PPO 121780. Headquartered in Fremont. Equal opportunity employer.
