Armed Security Officer - Shopping Center

Allied Universal • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Armed Security Officer - Shopping Center in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail location as an armed patrol professional in a driving post, helping to monitor assigned areas through routine vehicle and foot patrols. You will remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will support a caring people-first culture every day.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A Level III Armed Guard Card is required in Texas only.
• 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas to help to deter theft-related activity, support loss prevention efforts, and address security-related issues involving customers, vendors, and/or employees.
• Follow post orders for an armed assignment, maintain readiness for assigned equipment, and communicate clearly with local authorities, emergency responders, and/or management when situations require additional support.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED