Security Officer (Unarmed) — Surefire Security, Bay Area. Uniformed unarmed security officer assigned to commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, or construction properties across the Bay Area. The core role at Surefire and the starting point for most of our supervisors. 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
$20–$26/hour depending on experience, shift, and assignment type. Fire watch-certified officers earn a premium on fire watch shifts. Overnight and weekend differentials apply.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain visible, professional presence at assigned post
- Conduct scheduled and randomized patrols of the property
- Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and vendor sign-in
- Observe and report — document all incidents, hazards, and anomalies via our mobile reporting app
- De-escalate disputes and coordinate with law enforcement or emergency services when needed
- Complete shift Daily Activity Reports before end of shift
- Follow site-specific post orders exactly
Requirements
- Current California BSIS Guard Card (required)
- 18+ years of age
- Clean background (verified through BSIS)
- Reliable transportation
- Professional appearance and clear communication
- Smartphone for shift check-in and reporting
- Prior security experience preferred but not required — we train
Shifts and Schedule
Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available. Full-time and part-time. Most posts are 8-hour shifts; some 10- and 12-hour shifts available.
Locations
Fremont, Oakland, San Jose, Hayward, San Leandro, Union City, Alameda, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and surrounding cities. 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.
