Security Officer - Retail

Allied Universal; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Retail Security Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding clients across various industries. In this dynamic position, you will provide excellent customer service, respond to critical situations, and conduct regular patrols to ensure safety. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company offers ongoing training programs and a supportive work environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401k plans, while making a positive impact in the communities you serve. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in security services.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plans

Ongoing Paid Training

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by ensuring safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and conduct regular patrols.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Patrolling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5 Years of Verifiable Experience

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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

As a Retail Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

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.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.