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Security Officer - Retail Part-Time Patrol

Allied Universal
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Mar 2026
💰 $37,080/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 - Retail Part-Time Patrol in Sunnyvale, TX, 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 in a busy retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and support guests and store teams with professional customer service. You will conduct routine rounds, observe and report unusual activity, and communicate clearly with site leadership. At Allied Universal, you will deliver through teamwork with integrity in a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.54 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

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 shoppers, tenants, and/or staff while carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with disturbances, medical calls, and/or property concerns per post orders.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, common areas, service corridors, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards.
  • Monitor entrances, loading areas, and other assigned access points; observe for policy violations; and direct guests and/or vendors to the appropriate resources.
  • Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations in written reports and/or electronic logs, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
  • Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
  • Have customer service experience preferred.
  • Have X-Ray screening experience preferred.
  • Have loss prevention experience 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.

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

2026-1544820

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