Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Retail Vehicle Patrol

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time unarmed retail vehicle patrol in Sherman Oaks, CA. You will patrol, deter incidents, and provide welcoming service to shoppers, tenants, staff, and visitors while upholding Allied Universal’s people-first values.

Responsibilities include patrolling retail areas, responding to incidents and alarms, monitoring access points, and documenting activities with professional reports. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 (21+ for armed roles).
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, visitors, and employees by following procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of retail common areas, storefronts, parking areas and perimeters.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and concerns in a calm, professional manner and notify authorities as needed.
• Monitor access points and report maintenance issues, hazards, and policy violations.
• Complete detailed activity reports and daily logs while maintaining a professional presence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patrol skills

Observation

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Retail Vehicle Patrol in Sherman Oaks, CA, 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 and mall location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for visitors, tenants, and staff. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and represent Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first values with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Wed: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Fri: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout retail common areas, storefronts, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
• Monitor access points, observe site activity, and report maintenance issues, hazards, suspicious activity, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Complete detailed and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and daily logs while maintaining a professional presence in a dynamic retail environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card or license 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.