Security Guard - Armed Flex Patrol

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 Guard - Armed Flex Patrol in Emeryville, CA, 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 Flex 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 with Allied Universal at a retail mall location, you will monitor and patrol common areas, parking lots, and storefront perimeters, helping to discourage security-related issues through a visible presence. You will conduct routine rounds, spot and report unusual activity, and respond to incidents with calm communication. You will also support guests, tenants, and staff with professional customer service that reflects integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $23.69 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, guests, and/or shoppers by following Allied Universal protocols, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail property location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and reporting concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of common areas, storefront corridors, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity within the location, documenting and communicating security-related observations, suspicious activity, and/or policy violations to site leadership as required.
• Complete routine reports, incident documentation, and other post duties, maintaining professional communication with property staff, law enforcement, and/or emergency services when requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Have 1+ years of armed security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have 1+ years of law enforcement experience or 2+ years of security supervisor and/or manager experience or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• CPR and/or First Aid 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.

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.