Security Officer - Part-Time Patrol - Retail

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 - Part-Time Patrol - Retail in Elmont, NY, 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 and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, communicate clearly with site contacts, and assist guests and tenants with a customer-first approach. Guided by Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will help support a welcoming environment.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 guests, tenants, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail or mall location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical calls, and suspicious activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout interior common areas, exterior walkways, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor entrances, corridors, and high-traffic areas, and address policy violations in accordance with post orders.
• Assist with access control by observing deliveries, service vendor activity, and after-hours entry and/or exit in assigned areas.
• Complete detailed incident reports and activity logs, and communicate observations and concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
• Provide directions and general assistance to customers, including supporting lost and found procedures when assigned.
• Support crowd management during peak shopping hours and special events, helping to de-escalate conflicts and requesting additional resources when needed.
• Operate communication equipment and follow escalation procedures to request law enforcement, fire, and/or medical assistance when required.
• Follow established procedures for alarm activations, door checks, and area inspections, and report hazards and maintenance issues to the appropriate contact.

Minimum 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.

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.