Security Officer - Shopping Center Patrol

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 - Shopping Center Patrol in Nottingham, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer with Allied Universal at a retail and mall location, you will help to deter security-related incidents by conducting routine patrols of the property and remaining highly visible to guests and tenants. Your presence and outstanding customer service skills will support a welcoming environment, while you assist with inquiries and respond to situations as needed. Join a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and a people-first approach, where integrity and collaboration are at the core of every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / 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 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 You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at the retail or mall location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, supporting the overall security-related efforts of the location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail or mall premises and its perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and provide a visible Allied Universal presence.
• Observe and report any irregularities such as security-related breaches, property damage, or suspicious behavior to the appropriate personnel.
• Support access control measures by monitoring entry and exit points as required by site-specific protocols.
• Assist with crowd control and/or visitor management during peak hours or special events as needed.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement or emergency response personnel when situations arise, following established protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• 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.

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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