Security Officer - Armed Retail Patrol Weekdays

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer - Armed Retail Patrol Weekdays in DALLAS, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location as an armed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas to help maintain a secure environment. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with calm professionalism. Bring strong communication and customer service skills while working on a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.59 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, tenants, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disputes, medical calls for service, and suspicious activity within a retail and mall location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floors, common areas, loading and receiving areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Maintain a high-visibility presence while performing armed duties in accordance with Allied Universal post orders, training standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access points where applicable, and initiate appropriate notifications and response actions per site procedures.
• Control access to restricted areas such as stockrooms, offices, and receiving areas, verifying authorization for employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist with shoplifting and fraud response by observing, documenting, and reporting suspicious behavior, and coordinating with store management and/or law enforcement as directed.
• Perform customer and employee escorts as requested, including escorts of closing staff and cash transfers when assigned by site procedures.
• Complete detailed incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation in a timely manner using written and/or electronic reporting tools.
• Support emergency operations during evacuations, severe weather, fire alarms, and other site emergencies by directing people to designated areas and relaying information to leadership.
• Communicate clearly with site leadership, retail management, and Allied Universal supervision regarding hazards, maintenance concerns, and security-related trends noticed during patrols.
• Participate in daily briefings, comply with uniform and appearance standards, and maintain assigned equipment in serviceable condition, including proper care and secure storage when not in use.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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