Security Officer Retail Campus Stores

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer in Irvine, CA to provide mobile, unarmed patrol coverage for a retail and neighborhood setting. You will help deter incidents, respond to concerns, and deliver excellent customer service during scheduled afternoon/evening shifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a people-first culture. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required, with background checks and drug screening per policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: valid driver’s license per Allied Universal policy.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Guard card or license is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drugs screen as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and tenants by carrying out security procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents and disturbances calmly, documenting observations.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of retail common areas, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Monitor for security concerns and report findings to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with access control and provide directions and information while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Retail Campus Stores in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Security Officer, you will provide mobile, unarmed patrol coverage throughout a retail and neighborhood setting, helping to maintain a welcoming environment for visitors, residents, and tenants. You will conduct routine vehicle patrols, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture support meaningful work every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM
• Tue 01:00 PM - 09:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, residents, tenants, and retail guests by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions as required.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout retail common areas, parking areas, sidewalks, building exteriors, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor for security-related concerns such as suspicious activity, access issues, property damage, or hazards, and report findings to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with access control, directions, and general information while maintaining a professional presence in a neighborhood retail environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.