Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Loss Prevention Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Loss Prevention Patrol in San Jose, CA. The role offers flexible, anchor shifts with optional extra shifts to boost earnings, and a pay rate of $27.58 per hour. The schedule includes daytime and weekend shifts with potential to scale to up to 40 hours per week.

The position emphasizes customer service, loss prevention experience, and ability to follow site procedures, with a background check and drug screen as part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Loss prevention or security experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21+ for armed roles).
• Background check and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and retail associates while carrying out security procedures.
• Respond to incidents, concerns, suspicious activity, and emergencies calmly.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols in retail areas and surrounding perimeter.
• Monitor access points and report security concerns to management.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate observations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service experience

Loss prevention experience

Basic computer skills

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.

Job Description

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 Officer Enhanced Part Time Loss Prevention Patrol in San Jose, CA, 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: $27.58 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri03:00 PM - 09:00 PMSat12:00 PM - 09:00 PMSun12:00 PM - 08:00 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 clients, visitors, and retail associates while carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, suspicious activity, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail sales areas, entrances, stock areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe customer and visitor activity, reporting security‑related concerns, hazards, or policy violations according to site procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and communicate relevant observations to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• 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 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.

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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 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.