Security Officer for Shopping Plaza

Allied Universal•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer for Shopping Plaza in Los Angeles, CA, 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic retail location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this people-first role, you will support daily operations through clear communication, teamwork, and integrity while contributing to a welcoming environment for shoppers, tenants, and staff.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
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.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to extent permitted by law.
A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, shoppers, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, following post orders, and/or supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout the retail location, including common areas, storefront corridors, exterior walkways, and parking areas, to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify security-related concerns.
Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas for suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or unauthorized activity, and report concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Assist with access control, directional support, and general public interactions while maintaining a visible presence that helps to support a professional environment throughout the location.