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Security Officer - Mall Perimeter Patrol

Allied Universal
Bloomington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026
💰 $34,000/yr

About the role

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Mall Perimeter Patrol in Bloomington, IL, 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 location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will support store teams and customers with professional customer service, clear communication, and prompt reporting of concerns. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to an agile, reliable, and innovative operation where a caring culture puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 AM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout retail sales floors, back-of-house areas, parking lots, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity.
  • Monitor entrances and exits and assist with access control as directed by location procedures.
  • Observe customer and employee activity and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and policy concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
  • Assist with loss prevention support by maintaining a visible presence, documenting observations, and notifying management and/or law enforcement when appropriate.
  • Complete detailed shift logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Communicate clearly with store personnel, Allied Universal leadership, and emergency responders to support incident response and service needs.
  • Support crowd management during peak shopping periods, special promotions, and seasonal events as directed by location procedures.
  • Operate security-related systems such as radios, phones, and video monitoring equipment when assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • This is a primarily driving post.
  • 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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1522492

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