Security Officer - Community Center Patrol

Allied Universal • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $19 • 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 Security Officer - Community Center Patrol in Jersey City, NJ, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible, and respond to security-related concerns as they arise. You will support loss prevention efforts, assist shoppers and store teams with clear communication, and document observations to help protect people and property. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to every interaction in this fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• 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

• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or security license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the retail location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with store leadership and local first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout sales floors, receiving areas, back-of-house spaces and the perimeter to help to deter theft, loitering and/or other policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits and high-traffic areas, assisting with access control and observing for unusual activity while maintaining a professional presence.
• Complete reports and required documentation for incidents, observations and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to the appropriate personnel.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: 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