Security Officer - Shopping Center Patrol

Allied Universal•Lakewood, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time unarmed patrol officer to support a commercial real estate location in Hawaiian Gardens, California. The officer conducts routine patrols, maintains a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, responds to concerns, and provides customer service and communication. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a rate of $17.00 per hour. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience, be at least 18 years old for an unarmed role, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local regulations. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, collaborative, caring, and team-focused. The company offers access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance, along with discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

At least one year of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
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.
Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
A guard card or license.
Loss prevention experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and property management personnel by following security procedures and site-specific policies, and carrying out emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, tenant concerns, access-related issues, and critical situations; escalate matters according to site procedures.
Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of common areas, parking facilities, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify concerns.
Monitor access points and observe property activity, reporting suspicious behavior, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Complete daily activity reports, incident documentation, and patrol logs accurately and in accordance with company and site-specific procedures.