Security Officer Shopping Mall

Allied Universal • Culver City, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer at a shopping mall in Culver City, California. The position provides a fixed weekly anchor shift at an assigned site, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to work up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The pay rate is $21.00 per hour.

The officer provides customer service and carries out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities. The role includes patrols of mall and surrounding areas, monitoring and reporting concerns, and assisting with access control and coordination with site management and emergency responders.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles (21 or older for armed roles) and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A guard card or license, ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and customer service experience are preferred. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local rules.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, and visitors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of retail common areas, storefronts, parking areas, loading zones, and the surrounding perimeter.
• Monitor for suspicious activity, policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns, and report observations through established procedures.
• Assist with access control, provide directions, and coordinate with site management and emergency responders as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life and AD&D coverage, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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