Retail Security Officer: Smart Tools & Career Growth

Allied Universal; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Elmhurst, NY is hiring a Security Officer - Retail Center Patrol to safeguard tenants and visitors while delivering excellent customer service. You will patrol unarmed, monitor entrances and parking areas, and respond to incidents professionally.

This full-time role requires the ability to communicate effectively, write clear reports, and follow site procedures. A high school diploma and background check are mandatory; driving positions may require a valid license.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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.
• 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 tenants, visitors, and property personnel while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of commercial property common areas, entrances, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, contractor, and delivery activity in accordance with location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Prepare accurate reports of incidents, observations, and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Elmhurst, NY is hiring a Security Officer - Retail Center Patrol to safeguard tenants and visitors while delivering excellent customer service. You will patrol unarmed, monitor entrances and parking areas, and respond to incidents professionally.

This full-time role requires the ability to communicate effectively, write clear reports, and follow site procedures. A high school diploma and background check are mandatory; driving positions may require a valid license.