Security Officer - Retail

Allied Universal; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Retail Security Officer in Virginia. You will serve clients and guests, enforce safety procedures, and respond to incidents to protect people and property. This role emphasizes customer service and vigilant patrols across client sites.

The position offers hourly pay at $16 with full-time benefits including health insurance and 401k plans, plus ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is important to interact with clients and guests.
• Ability to follow site-specific safety and security procedures.
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug screening as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce safety and security procedures on site.
• Respond to incidents calmly and manage critical situations.
• Conduct regular patrols of the retail site and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

As a Retail Security Officer, you will serve, safeguard and more for our clients and their guests in a retail setting.

$16 / Hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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