Security Officer - Retail Location

Allied Universal • Florence, KY

3d • $18 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Armed Mall Access Screening in Florence, KY , 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. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location in an access control role, where you will greet visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and monitor activity from a visible presence. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, document incidents, and communicate clearly with store teams and guests to help reduce security-related issues. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, and innovative culture.

Requirements

• Have 2+ years of security experience.
• Have 6+ months of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• 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

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail and/or mall location.
• Control access at entrances, employee areas, and delivery points by greeting visitors, verifying identification, maintaining visitor logs, and issuing temporary credentials as directed by site policy.
• Monitor entry and exit activity and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or hazards to site leadership using established reporting channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support and coordinating with local responders when requested.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout storefront areas, common areas, back-of-house corridors, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or unauthorized access.

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