Security Guard - Armed - Retail Patrol

Allied Universal • Dallas, TX

6d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Guard - Armed - Retail Patrol in Sunnyvale, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer in a retail and mall setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related concerns. You will assist shoppers and staff with directions and incident reporting, support access control and loss prevention needs, and communicate clearly with site leaders. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• X-Ray screening experience preferred.
• Loss prevention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, guests, and/or tenants by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing assistance and requesting additional support as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail sales floor, common areas, loading and receiving areas, and the exterior perimeter, noting unusual activity and reporting concerns.
• Control access to back-of-house and restricted areas, monitor cameras and/or entry points when assigned, and help to deter theft, vandalism, and/or unauthorized entry through visible presence and communication.
• Document and report observations, incidents, and/or customer service interactions in written logs and reports, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

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