Security Guard Retail - Experience Required

Allied Universal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools program

Career growth opportunities

Benefits package including health

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Guard at a retail site in Denver, CO. You will perform routine unarmed patrols, deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service to clients and store staff while upholding site policies and procedures.

The role requires a minimum of one year in security, a HS diploma or equivalent, and a baseline background check. Daytime shifts are offered with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• State/county/city-issued security license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ages 18+ (unarmed) / 21+ (armed) where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, customers, and staff while following security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and concerns calmly and report observations to leadership or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols in the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, exits, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and observe activity for unusual conditions, reporting violations or hazards.
• Document incidents and patrol activity accurately per policy and site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard Retail - Experience Required in Denver, CO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a retail location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for customers and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon02:30 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:30 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:30 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:30 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, customers, and store team members while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, communicating observations to site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, exits, parking areas, and perimeter locations, to help deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor access points and observe customer and employee activity for unusual conditions, reporting policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activity accurately and completely in accordance with Allied Universal and site‑specific reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
• A state, county, or city‑issued security-related license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.

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