Flexible Part-Time Security Officer: Store Patrol

Allied Universal; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Store Property Patrol Assessment in Columbia, MD. This part-time enhanced role offers fixed anchor shifts with the option to pick up extra shifts to increase earnings.

You will provide customer service, perform patrols, and respond to incidents while supporting a safe retail environment. The position promotes flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement through training, and access to exclusive scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to retail location visitors, customers, and/or employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the retail sales floor, entrances, parking areas, loading areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and promptly notifying appropriate personnel or emergency services when needed.
• Monitor access points and observe customer and employee activity to help deter theft, trespassing, and other unauthorized activities.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities accurately in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Shift scheduling

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card/License

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Store Property Patrol Assessment in Columbia, MD. This part-time enhanced role offers fixed anchor shifts with the option to pick up extra shifts to increase earnings.

You will provide customer service, perform patrols, and respond to incidents while supporting a safe retail environment. The position promotes flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement through training, and access to exclusive scheduling tools.