Security Officer Route Patrol

Allied Universal • Lexington, NC

9d • 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 Route Patrol in Lexington, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a busy retail location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support shoppers and staff with strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will be part of a caring, agile, and reliable team that puts people first, values integrity, and brings a collaborative approach to each 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and store personnel by following site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and urgent situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details according to Allied Universal protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the retail location, sales floor areas, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor for suspicious behavior, policy violations, and potential hazards, and communicate observations to site contacts and/or local responders when needed.
• Support loss prevention and retail operations by observing high-traffic areas, assisting with de-escalation when appropriate, and documenting security-related incidents accurately.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED