Security Officer - Retail Patrol

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.

As a Security Officer - Retail Patrol in Newport Beach, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail and mall location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible, and respond to security-related concerns with calm professionalism. You will greet guests, assist tenants, document incidents, and communicate clearly with your team to help maintain an inviting environment. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, working with integrity in a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a retail and mall location.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout common areas, storefront perimeters, corridors, and parking areas, documenting observations and unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with crowd management, resolving disturbances, and coordinating with site management and/or public responders as needed.
• Monitor access points and public areas for policy compliance, help to deter unauthorized activity, and report maintenance hazards, suspicious behavior, and policy violations through required reporting channels.
• Complete routine activity logs, incident reports, and shift briefings, and communicate professionally with tenants, guests, and onsite staff to support daily operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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.

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.

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