Security Officer Patrol Specialist

Allied Universal•Fort Walton Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Patrol Specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a busy retail location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will support a welcoming environment through strong communication and customer service while working as part of an agile, reliable team that puts people first, values innovation, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
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.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a retail location.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner while documenting relevant details and/or notifying appropriate personnel.
Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout the store, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
Monitor customer and employee activity, report suspicious behavior, and/or assist with access control, loss prevention awareness, and other security-related concerns in accordance with site expectations.