Security Officer Part Time Retail Shop Patrol

Allied Universal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal in Austin, TX is seeking a part-time Security Officer – Retail Shop Patrol. This role offers reliable hours at an assigned site with the option to pick up additional shifts and advance toward a full-time security career.

Pay rate is $20.60 per hour. Responsibilities include customer service, patrolling retail areas, responding to incidents, and maintaining logs and reports, with a background check and licensing as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation will be conducted as per laws.
• Age: 18+ for unarmed; 21+ for armed roles.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, shoppers, visitors and staff.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols in retail areas and parking lots.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner; notify appropriate personnel.
• Observe and report maintenance concerns and security incidents per site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports with professional communication.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/tablet

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 Part Time Retail Shop Patrol in Austin, TX, 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: $20.60 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 04:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 04:00 AMSun09:00 PM - 04:00 AM

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 tenants, shoppers, visitors, and staff while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail common areas, parking areas, building perimeters, and other assigned locations to help deter unwanted activity.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and emergency situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Observe and report unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, policy violations, and security-related incidents according to site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while communicating professionally with site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Loss prevention 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.