Security Officer - Flexible - Luxury Shopping

Allied Universal; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 43,930 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Earn more with extra shifts

Career growth

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Cincinnati is hiring a Security Officer - Flexible - Luxury Shopping with fixed anchor shifts and the potential to pick up extra shifts. The position pays $21.12 per hour with a Friday 10:00 AM–09:00 PM schedule, offering flexible hours and earning opportunities at a luxury retail site.

The role emphasizes customer service, incident response, patrols, and access monitoring, with potential to scale up hours and advance to full-time.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Experience in loss prevention preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• Drug screen required as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required per state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and staff by following security procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document details, informing site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols throughout the retail location to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor access points and report unusual behavior or maintenance concerns to the proper personnel.
• Support loss prevention by remaining visible and following post orders.

Skills

Security experience

Loss prevention

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.

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.

Position: Security Officer - Flexible - Luxury Shopping in Cincinnati, OH. This role provides reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts to increase earnings.

Pay Rate: $21.12 / Hour

Role Schedule: Fri 10:00 AM – 09:00 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 visitors, tenants, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floors, entrances, common areas, corridors, and perimeter areas, helping to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor access points, observe visitor and employee activity, and report unusual behavior, maintenance concerns, and potential risks to the appropriate personnel.
• Support loss prevention awareness by remaining visible throughout the location, addressing customer service needs, and following post orders related to merchandise protection and after-hours procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Experience in loss prevention is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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/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.

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.