Security Guard Part Time Shopping Mall

Allied Universal; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part Time Security Officer in Wheaton, MD. This role stabilizes the schedule with fixed shifts and offers opportunities to pick up additional shifts through our platform. Responsibilities include customer service, patrols across the site, incident response, and reporting.

A baseline security background and HS diploma are required, with licenses and CPR preferred. This position supports a flexible, dependable income while building career experience in security

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• State, county, or city-issued security license preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required in accordance with laws; drug screen required where allowed.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, visitors, and staff by following security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the retail center and parking facilities to deter incidents.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner and escalate when needed.
• Monitor access points and report hazards or policy violations per site procedures.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate with site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Security experience

Access control

Patrol experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Guard Part Time Shopping Mall in Wheaton, MD, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the retail center, common areas, parking facilities, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Monitor access points, parking areas, and public spaces; report hazards, suspicious activity, property damage, and policy violations in accordance with site procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain professional communication with site management, law enforcement, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• CPR certification 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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

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