Security Officer Full Time Patrol

AUS; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Patrol in Reading, PA. You will monitor and protect a retail location, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a visible security presence to deter incidents. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety across shifts.

Responsibilities include unarmed patrols, incident response, documentation, and collaboration with site leadership. A minimum of six months of security experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• As a condition of employment, will be subject to background screening in accordance with laws.
• Age: 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to customers, visitors, and staff at a retail beverage sales location while following site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the sales floor, stock areas, exterior entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to identify unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations calmly and following emergency procedures.
• Monitor access points and observe customer activity to deter theft and unauthorized entry.
• Document incidents and observations and communicate findings to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Patrol in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service. You will communicate professionally with shoppers, employees, and visitors while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.96 / Hour

• Age Requirement:
  • All candidates must be at least 21 years of age to be considered for employment. This requirement is in place to comply with legal regulations and company policies.
• Security Experience:
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of six months of relevant security experience prior to employment. This experience should be verifiable and relevant to the position for which the candidate is applying.

Job Schedule:

• Thur: 02:15 PM - 10:15 PM
• Fri: 02:15 PM - 10:15 PM
• Sat: 02:15 PM - 10:15 PM
• Sun: 10:45 AM - 07:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to customers, visitors, and staff at a retail beverage sales location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the sales floor, stock areas, exterior entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and observe customer activity to help deter theft, disturbances, and unauthorized entry.
• Document incidents, observations, and policy violations accurately and promptly, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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.

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.