Security Guard - Luxury Retail Flex

Allied Universal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard for a luxury retail store in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves safeguarding clients, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must have a valid CA Guard Card and at least one year of security experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered for full-time positions.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Active CA Guard Card required.
• Security experience of 1 or more years.
• Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm manner.
• Conduct regular patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced technology skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Security Guard - Luxury Retail Flex role at Allied Universal

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Security Guard - Luxury Retail Flex role at Allied Universal

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Overview

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Allied Universal is Hiring a Security Officer to work at a stationary post at a Luxury Retail store in Palo Alto, CA!

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Shift: Designated Flex, must be available on weekends

Requirements

• Active CA Guard Card
• Security experience of 1 or more years
• Intermediate to advanced technology skills
• Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate)
• Use of personal electronic devices while on duty is prohibited

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Perks And Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Closing

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1373114

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Allied Universal by 2x

Get notified about new Security Guard jobs in Palo Alto, CA.

San Francisco Bay Area $27.00-$27.00 2 weeks ago

Additional Job Listings

• Residential Security Agent (Armed) Job ID: R-CA-1068
• Flex Security Guard - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILTY
• Security Professional - Healthcare Patrol
• Police Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive)
• Security $25/hr - Shoreline Amphitheatre (Seasonal 2025)

Mountain View, CA $20.00-$25.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.