Security Officer - Walking Patrol

Allied Universal•South Charleston, WV

8d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is Now Hiring in Charleston, WV Security Guard - Part TimePay Rate: $15.50 / hour Shifts: Tuesday & Wednesday / Overnight We Offer: Career Progression AND Paid training! Weekly Pay! Uniforms and Equipment Provided at no cost! Excellent benefits! As a Security Officer - Part-Time Patrol in Charleston, WV, 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 with Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support guests and tenants with courteous customer service, clear communication, and timely reporting of concerns. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, contribute through teamwork, and act with integrity in every interaction.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, shoppers, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and reporting concerns to site leadership and/or local authorities as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols throughout interior common areas, storefront corridors, exterior perimeters, and parking areas to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and/or hazard concerns for reporting.
Monitor entrances, loading areas, and other key access points, assisting with access control, crowd flow, and/or closing procedures as assigned.
Observe and report suspicious behavior, potential shoplifting issues, and/or policy violations, coordinating with management and/or law enforcement when required.