Security Officer Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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 Patrol in Tampa, FL for full-time day shifts. The role focuses on patrolling retail locations, ensuring safety, and delivering strong customer service to visitors, tenants, and staff.

A high school diploma is required; a security license or prior loss prevention experience is preferred. Eligible candidates will work a daytime schedule with shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and pay is $17.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks will be conducted as part of employment screening.
• Reliability and professional conduct required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, employees, and merchants by following security procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other events calmly and report as directed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols in retail areas, parking lots, entrances, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity to identify potential issues and policy violations.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and logs with a professional presence.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Security awareness

Unarmed patrols

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

As a Security Officer Patrol in Tampa, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed 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 to shoppers, tenants, and visitors. You will communicate clearly, report observations, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 03:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, employees, and merchants by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail common areas, parking areas, entrances, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, observe activity within the retail location, and report unusual conditions, policy violations, or maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and patrol documentation while maintaining a professional presence and positive interactions with the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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.