Security Officer - Theater District Patrol

Allied Universal • Jersey City, NJ

6d • $25

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 - Theater District Patrol in Jersey City, NJ , 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 at a busy retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support store teams and guests with professional communication and customer service. You will document observations, respond to calls for assistance, and model integrity in every interaction. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture built on teamwork.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a retail environment.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floors, back-of-house areas, loading docks, and parking areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or theft.
• Monitor and report suspicious behavior, potential shoplifting, and policy violations; communicate observations to store leadership and/or law enforcement as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, crowd management, and documenting incidents per site requirements.
• Control access to restricted areas, verify deliveries and/or vendor sign-ins as assigned, and complete required reports, logs, and patrol documentation accurately and on time.

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