Security Officer Flex Shopping Center Unarmed Property Protection

Allied Universal • Costa Mesa, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for an assigned shopping center in Costa Mesa, California. The role provides a designated weekly anchor shift, requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to increase hours up to 40 per week, with the flexibility to scale back. The position pays $19.00 per hour and has a scheduled shift on Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The Security Officer helps protect the retail property and supports visitors, tenants, and retail personnel by following security procedures and site-specific policies, responding to incidents, and reporting activity or concerns. The position may involve foot or vehicle patrols, monitoring access points, and assisting with visitors, deliveries, and contractors.

Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Applicable security licensing requirements may apply before employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and retail personnel while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of the retail property, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter, identifying and reporting unusual activity or maintenance concerns.
• Respond calmly to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations, following established site procedures.
• Monitor access points and assist with the orderly flow of visitors, tenants, deliveries, and contractors in accordance with site requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and policy concerns to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, 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.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee 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