Security Officer Access Control Patrol

Allied Universal • Santa Monica, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control Patrol in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will bring a caring, reliable approach, work as part of a team, and act with integrity while adapting to a dynamic setting.

Requirements

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet.
• 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

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report relevant details to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout retail common areas, storefront corridors, parking areas, and perimeter access points to help identify unusual activity and/or potential concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas to help support orderly access, observe for policy violations, and assist with crowd and/or guest-related issues as needed.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and/or maintenance or hazard observations, and communicate notable information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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