Security Officer Experienced Licensed Patrol

Allied Universal•Merchantville, NJ

3d•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 Experienced Licensed Patrol in Pennsauken, NJ, 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 in a dynamic retail location, where you will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will reflect our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, working with integrity and teamwork while putting people first in every interaction.

Requirements

Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
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.
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 or license is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity to the appropriate contacts.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, sales floor, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Monitor access points, assist with crowd and line management during busy periods, and support orderly movement of customers and deliveries at the location.
Support loss prevention awareness by observing customer and/or employee activity, reporting suspicious behavior, and following site procedures for retail-related incidents.