Security Guard Grocery Store

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

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Job summary

Allied Universal in New York, NY is seeking a Security Guard for full-time unarmed patrol and customer assistance across retail locations. You will perform routine patrols, maintain a visible security presence, support access control, and provide excellent customer service.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, background check, drug screen, and relevant security licenses or badges as required by state laws. Join a team committed to integrity and community safety.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred for daily interactions.
• Experience with loss prevention and maintaining safety.
• Ability to manage access control and badge processes.
• Guard card or security license preferred where applicable.
• State/county/city security license preferred by location.
• Must meet age requirements for unarmed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to store team members, shoppers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly, addressing customer concerns and potential loss events.
• Conduct regular patrols of the retail location including floors, entrances, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points to deter unauthorized entry and security risks.
• Document incidents and patrols and report to supervision promptly.

Skills

Customer service experience

Loss prevention experience

Access control & badge experience

Guard card or license

Security license (state/county/city)

Age requirement 18+/21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Guard Full Time Unarmed Patrol Customer Assistance in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer in a retail location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide outstanding customer service. You will communicate professionally with customers, team members, and visitors while responding to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.48 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Wed: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to store team members, shoppers, and visitors 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 customer concerns, medical events, and potential loss prevention matters.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floors, entrances, receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations, as assigned.
• Monitor access points and observe activity to help deter unauthorized entry, theft, and other security-related concerns.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities according to site procedures and promptly report relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and site leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license 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.

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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.