Unarmed Security Officer - High-End Retail

Prosegur; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

401K/403b Plan

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Prosegur in Arlington, VA is hiring an Unarmed Security Officer for high-end retail environments. The role requires standing for long periods, patrolling, monitoring CCTV and responding to incidents to deter theft and ensure safety.

You will provide a welcoming store experience while maintaining vigilance across shifts. Qualifications include a valid DCJS Security Guard License, a High School Diploma, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have integrity, trust and strong work ethic.
• Experience in retail loss prevention or security operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of CCTV and radio communications is expected.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess valid DCJS Security Guard License.
• Two years of security officer experience, at least one year in retail security.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods (up to 90% of shift).
• Able to walk/run stairs daily.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize entry/exit to prevent theft and protect premises.
• Guard, patrol, and monitor premises to prevent hazards and infractions.
• Enforce rules and respond to emergencies requiring security assistance.
• Write detailed DARs and incident reports.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors politely.
• Monitor for irregular or unusual activity.
• Secure facility and designated areas.
• Investigate and report incidents.
• Remotely support theft prevention and apprehension per policy.
• Document incidents clearly and escalate as needed.
• Use technology tools for timely, data-driven decisions.

Skills

Patrolling

CCTV monitoring

Customer service

Communication

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Unarmed Security Officer - High-End Retail(Guarding)

Arlington, VA, United States of America

$24.00 - $24.00

Overview

For 50 years, Prosegur has been helping make the world a safer place. Today, more than 175,000 employees across 36 countries combine experience, technology, and innovation to protect the people, clients, and communities we serve.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Whether working on-site with our clients or supporting our teams behind the scenes, every employee plays an important role in delivering the safety, service, and trust our clients depend on every day.

At Prosegur, you’re not just joining a security company. You’re joining a global team with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Job Skills / Requirements

Work for a company where your individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. We are always hiring professionals eager to exceed customer expectations. Prosegur is in search of hard-working, motivated, and dedicated individuals to add to our growing team! The person in this position will maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and co-workers by patrolling the store; monitoring CCTV cameras and other security systems; deterring theft; responding to client requests; facilitating incident response efforts; documenting significant incidents; and helping to create a welcoming store experience. Open Availability is a big plus!! Prosegur offers a whole suite of benefit options. We offer competitive wages and exciting company resources.

Job Summary:

All positions require the ability to work retail store business hours, meaning long periods of time standing and actively patrolling the retail space - may come in contact with perfumes & aerosols. Regular attendance is expected, and actual hours and schedules are flexible and will be based on availability and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security/safety of premises
• Guard, patrol, and monitor industrial or commercial premises to prevent safety hazards, theft, violence, or infractions of rules
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Monitor for irregular or unusual activity
• Secure facility and designated areas
• Enforce facility and company policies and procedures
• Investigate and prepare reports on incidents
• Alertly monitor CCTV cameras focused on protecting employees, assets and brand Remotely support the prevention and apprehension of external and internal theft in accordance with company policy
• Remain calm and clearly communicate with onsite assets protection security, law enforcement, and store leadership Professionally document and elevate all incidents in accordance with procedures
• Leverage technology tools and resources to make timely, intelligence-led, data-driven business decisions

Qualifications:

• Must possess high integrity, trust, accountability, and work ethic
• Previous retail loss prevention, security operations center, CCTV monitoring, security, customer service, or criminal justice experience preferred
• Knowledge of how to use CCTV security systems and radio communications
• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft office software
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid DCJS Security Guard License
• Must have two (2) years of experience as a security officer, at least 1 year in retail security
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have good communications skills
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods, up to 90% of shift.
• This is very critical
• Must be able to walk/run flights of stairs on a daily basis.
• Ability to think clearly during crisis or high-stress periods

Job offers contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and background screen

License # 116058

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)

CPR Certification
Unarmed Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

At Prosegur, we believe in supporting our employees both at work and beyond. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Benefits may vary based on position, location, and eligibility, with additional details provided throughout the hiring process.

Prosegur is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 401K/403b Plan
• Weekly Pay

This is a Full and Part-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends.