Security Officer - Retail Center Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in New York is seeking a dedicated Security Officer - Retail Center Patrol to guard a commercial property, provide courteous customer service to tenants and visitors, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. You will conduct regular unarmed patrols, monitor entrances and parking areas, respond to alarms and incidents, and prepare clear incident reports for site leadership.

Requirements include being at least 18, a high school diploma, background check and drug screen per

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background investigation per federal, state, and local laws.
• Background check may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screening required as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and may be required.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and property personnel while following site procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of common areas, entrances, parking zones and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor activity per location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations; notify leadership and document activities.
• Prepare accurate reports of incidents and patrols and share information with site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol duties

Security procedures

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

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 - Retail Center Patrol, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security‑related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service to tenants and visitors. You will communicate professionally, respond to security‑related concerns, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide our work every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.09 / Hour

Job Schedule:DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and property personnel while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of commercial property common areas, entrances, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, contractor, and delivery activity in accordance with location procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Prepare accurate reports of incidents, observations, and patrol activities, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

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.
• 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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.