Security Response Officer - Rover - Apply Now!
Posted on December 22, 2025
GardaWorld Security Services is a globally recognized leader in delivering sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing highly skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of people and property across diverse environments. Operating with a strong commitment to quality, professionalism, and innovation, GardaWorld offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment that values adaptability, growth, and inclusivity. As a certified Great Place to Work in the United States, GardaWorld stands out as a preferred employer in the security industry, emphasizing career advancement opportunities, comprehensive training, and employee well-being. The company is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
The Security Response Officer - Rover position at GardaWorld is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments and possess a strong ability to adapt to varying missions and assignments. As a casual, flexible Security Response Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the security and safety of multiple sites including Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Freedom, Monterey, Salinas, Hollister, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill. This role requires you to be highly adaptable, ready to respond to different shifts—day, swing, or overnight—and carry out duties such as customer service, patrols, surveillance, and incident response with precision and professionalism.
The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $24 per hour, with access to DailyPay for financial flexibility. GardaWorld provides a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans including a 401(k) with employer matching contributions, disability coverage, and life insurance options. Employees receive uniforms at no cost, reinforcing GardaWorld's commitment to equipping their team with the necessary tools to succeed. This role also opens pathways for career advancement within the company, making it not just a job but a stepping stone to long-term professional growth.
As a Security Response Officer - Rover, your days will be varied and engaging, requiring you to monitor premises, conduct patrols to identify suspicious activity, control access points, and respond swiftly to incidents or potential threats. Your role is vital in providing excellent customer service while maintaining a vigilant security presence. Detailed reporting and collaboration with law enforcement or emergency responders are also key aspects of this position, ensuring that all events are documented accurately and that serious situations are managed collaboratively. Whether it is routine surveillance or emergency response, your ability to think quickly, solve problems, and maintain composure under pressure will be highly valued.
GardaWorld Security Services is ideal for individuals with security experience, particularly those with military or law enforcement backgrounds, although such experience is not mandatory. The company encourages applicants who are motivated, flexible, and ready to work across multiple site locations with varying schedules. GardaWorld Security's reputation as a supportive and growth-oriented employer, coupled with its comprehensive training programs and employee recognition, makes this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful work in the security sector.
- Be 21+ years of age
- have an active drivers license
- have clean driving record
- preferably have three plus months of security experience
- be willing to work at all listed site locations
- have full availability for any shift including day, swing, or overnight
- be authorized to work in the U.S.
- provide documentation of high school diploma or GED
- ability to pass background and extensive screening process
- able to adapt quickly to changing situations