Security Officer - Community Foot Patrol

Allied Universal • San Diego, CA

1d • $21

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Community Foot Patrol in San Diego, CA, 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 monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet guests and tenants, communicate clearly with store teams, and document observations and reports. Bring an agile, reliable mindset as you support a caring, people-first culture, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity every shift.

Requirements

• 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

• CPR certification is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and guests by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a retail shopping location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including addressing disturbances, disputes, and/or policy violations and escalating per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout retail common areas, storefront corridors, service halls, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, observing for suspicious behavior, unattended items, and/or hazards and reporting concerns per site protocols.
• Complete required reports and documentation such as incident reports, patrol logs, and shift summaries, and communicate updates to Allied Universal supervision and/or site representatives.

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