Security Guard

Kith Miami Design; United States; On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Kith Miami Design is looking for a Part-Time Security Guard to oversee the safety of the Miami Design District store. This role involves monitoring store entrances, managing crowd flow, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Security Guard License and experience in retail.

Key responsibilities include observing the sales floor for theft, assisting guests, and participating in special projects. Flexibility in scheduling is crucial to accommodate needs across evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Open and flexible availability, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• 0-3 years experience as Security or in Loss Prevention preferred.
• 1+ years in a Retail/Apparel environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrance(s) of the store, managing traffic.
• Handle undesired conduct and maintain safety.
• Observe sales floor for potential theft and fraud.
• Assist in crowd management during product releases.

Skills

Effective communication with customers

Crowd management

Conflict de-escalation

Physical endurance

Education

Valid State Security Guard License/Certificate

Job description

About the Role

Location: Miami Design District store
Status: Part-Time
Compensation: $21.00-$24.00/hr

Position Summary

The Kith Security Guard is imperative in the daily functions of the store’s retail operations. The individual is professional, aware, and detail oriented within the retail space, ensuring the safety of store staff and customers through diligent monitoring of the sales floor and entrance(s). The guard continuously contributes to the seamless operations of the store by managing any lines that form outside the store and helping in the execution of any product releases.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor entrance(s) of the store, while managing traffic in and out of the store.
• Check employee coats and bags upon entry & exit.
• Handle undesired conduct, violations of building policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of guests, employees, patrons, and property.
• Observe the sales floor for potential theft and fraud.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage any lines/crowds that form outside of the store.
• Provide support to both guests and team members in any safety, crowd management or crisis response situations.
• Ensure the store is compliant with any building/city/state or federal ordinance regarding crowds inside and outside of the store.
• Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.

Special Projects / Tasks

• Assist in the execution of any in-store product releases, by managing and monitoring crowds/lines formed prior and during regular store operating hours.
• Follow the direction of the Head of Security or General Manager in any emergency situations.

Requirements

• Availability: Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Must consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
• Licenses/Certificates: Valid State Security Guard License/Certificate, or Guard Card is required.
• Experience: 0‑3 years as Security; 0‑3 years in Loss Prevention preferred but not required; 0‑3 years in a customer‑facing environment; 1+ years in a Retail/Apparel environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication with both internal and external customers.
• Crowd management.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to de‑escalate conflicts.
• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
• Ability to perform standard tasks related to retail operations, including bending, twisting, climbing ladders/step stools.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Professional Characteristics

• Open to feedback.
• Comfortable addressing individuals and crowds.
• Comfortable with giving direction in a respectful manner.

Personal Characteristics

• Calm demeanor.
• Intuitive.
• Observant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.