Security Officer - Unarmed Riverfront 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 Officer - Unarmed Riverfront Patrol in Canoga Park, CA, 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, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and assist guests and store teams with clear communication and customer service. You will conduct routine rounds, respond to issues as they arise, and document observations. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a team that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / 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 visitors, tenants, and store associates while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout retail common areas, storefront corridors, restrooms, loading and service areas, and exterior perimeters to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and customer concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with on-site management and/or local responders as needed.
• Monitor entrances, parking areas, and high-traffic zones, assisting with access control, crowd flow, and de-escalation of disturbances as appropriate for an unarmed post.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations in written reports and logs, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• The ability to ride a bike for long periods of time is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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.

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