Security Guard - High End Retail

Garda World Security; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site Location Palo Alto

Full-time schedule (Thu-Mon 10:00–18:;

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a Security Guard for high-end retail environments in Palo Alto, CA. The role emphasizes environment reading, risk anticipation, and incident response while patrolling luxury spaces and liaising with tenants and security teams.

Eligible candidates must have a state security license, 32-hour BSIS trainings, 1 year of security experience, be 21+, and hold an active driver’s license. A comprehensive benefits package and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• State security license and BSIS 32hr trainings (additional trainings can be obtained during hiring)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• One year of security experience; must be 21 years old; active driver's license

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily luxury tenant visits
• Perform additional tenant engagement as needed
• Patrol the luxury wing
• Monitor safety, security and service concerns
• Serve as a liaison between luxury tenants, client and security team
• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Document incidents and actions taken
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Skills

Situational awareness

First aid

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Guard - High End Retail!

Ready to suit up as a Security Guard - High End Retail?

Must have one year of security experience
Must be 21 years old
Must have active driver's license
Please include your most up to date security resume

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths.

As a Security Officer – Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Set schedule: Full-time / Thursday - Monday, 10:00am - 6:30pm
• Competitive hourly wage of $26.25 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Security Guard - High End Retail

• Conduct daily luxury tenant visits
• Perform additional tenant engagement as needed
• Patrol the luxury wing
• Monitor safety, security and service concerns
• Serve as a liaison between luxury tenants, client and security team
• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Document incidents and actions taken
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications of Security Guard - High End Retail

• You have a state security license and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process)
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Must have one year of security experience
• Must be 21 years old
• Must have active driver's license
• Please include your most up to date security resume
• First aid certification is an asset
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance, and even casual roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

GardaWorld Security Services of California, Inc.
CA Private Patrol Number 16344