Security Officer for Busy Plaza

Allied Universal • Artesia, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. As a Security Officer for Busy Plaza in Cerritos, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. This is a Part-Time Security Officer role where you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. You will join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, monitoring assigned areas through routine patrols and a driving post presence, remaining visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and supporting guests and tenants with exceptional service and communication. In this agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will put people first, act with integrity, and deliver through teamwork every day.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and store personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities within a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public assistance personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout common areas, parking areas, entrances, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and high-traffic areas, assist with crowd and line management during peak business periods, and support property rules in a professional manner.
• Complete routine reports, record notable activity, and share relevant information with Allied Universal leadership and/or site representatives to support daily operations.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees