Security Flex Officer - Mall Patrol Driver

Allied Universal • Wheaton, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Professional Flex Officer to help safeguard clients and their properties. This role is based at a shopping mall in Wheaton, Maryland, and includes security patrols on foot and in a vehicle. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim available shifts according to their availability and may work across different sites and industries. Irregular shifts may sometimes be assigned with little to no advance notice. The position requires walking and standing for foot patrol duties and working outdoors in the elements. Starting pay is $18.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver's license when driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Be at least 18 years old, or older if required by the state; armed positions require age 21.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, accurately, and informatively.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess situations, identify critical issues quickly and accurately, and evaluate them effectively.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators about rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

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