Security Officer - Shopping Center

Allied Universal; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology

Career Growth: Paid training and advancement opportunities

Financial Benefits: Participate in retirement savings plan

Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer in Gresham, OR. The role includes providing security services, responding to incidents, and ensuring customer safety at a shopping center. Candidates should have customer service experience and a high school diploma.

The position offers flexible hours and opportunities to pick up additional shifts. Pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with responsibilities including regular patrols and incident documentation.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience are preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and/or staff.
• Respond to incidents and disturbances calmly.
• Conduct regular patrols throughout storefront areas.
• Monitor entrances and exits for security-related concerns.
• Support closing and opening routines by conducting checks.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control experience

Loss prevention experience

CPR certification

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer - Shopping Center in Gresham, OR, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

How This Role Works

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim‑A‑Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and/or staff by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with site contacts when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout storefront areas, common spaces, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter to help deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high‑traffic areas for security‑related concerns, offering assistance to guests and reporting maintenance, policy, and/or access issues as appropriate.
• Support closing, opening, and after‑hours site routines by checking designated areas, observing for unauthorized persons, and following post orders for alarm response and incident reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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.

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