Security Officer Unarmed Perimeter Patrol Driver

Allied Universal; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: claim shifts via the app

Career Growth: training and growth

Financial Benefits: retirement savings

Exclusive Perks: discounts via Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part Time Security Officer (Unarmed) in Springfield, MO to patrol a busy retail location and maintain a visible, customer-friendly security presence.

The role requires a valid driver’s license for driving positions and a high school diploma or equivalent. You will engage with customers and team members, respond to incidents per site procedures, and help manage access control during daily operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to interact professionally with shoppers, store staff, and management.
• Ability to conduct routine patrols and follow site-specific security procedures.
• Capable of responding to incidents calmly and documenting events clearly and accurately.
• Strong observation skills and reporting suspicious activities or safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, shoppers, and store associates by carrying out security-related procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner per site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of the retail location including entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations.
• Observe and report suspicious activity or maintenance concerns to store personnel or leadership.
• Assist with access control, visitor interactions, and traffic flow during events and peak periods.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Crisis de-escalation

Observation/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Unarmed Perimeter Patrol Driver in Springfield, MO, 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 an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security‑related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for customers and team members. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Deliver exceptional customer service and communication while demonstrating Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$17.24 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, shoppers, and store associates by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, parking areas, receiving areas, and perimeter locations.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, policy violations, hazards, and maintenance concerns to appropriate store personnel and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Assist with access control, visitor interactions, and traffic flow during routine operations, peak shopping periods, and special events.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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 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.

Requisition ID 2026-1697576