Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Agent

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 - Unarmed Patrol Agent in Edgewater, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and support guests and store teams with clear communication and customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring, people-first team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, always delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.04 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, tenants, and store personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a retail and mall location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site management and/or emergency services as needed and completing incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout common areas, storefront corridors, loading and receiving areas, and exterior perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and operational concerns.
• Monitor entry points and high-traffic areas, assist with access control practices, and support store loss prevention efforts by observing and reporting suspicious behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Operate communication devices and applicable systems, provide clear directions and information to visitors, and complete daily activity reports and other required reports per Allied Universal and site guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security experience.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.