Security Officer - Mobile Patrol Driver
Allied UniversalAbout 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 - Mobile Patrol Driver in Palmdale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy retail and mall location, where you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related issues, and support guests and tenants with clear, professional communication. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in line with AU Driver Policy requirements. Bring teamwork and integrity to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:30 AMFri02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSun10:00 PM - 06:30 AMWhy 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 guests, tenants, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a retail and/or mall environment.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including addressing disturbances, medical calls, and/or policy violations, and escalating to law enforcement and/or management as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of interior common areas, storefront corridors, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor and report suspicious activity, hazardous conditions, and/or property concerns, complete written reports, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
- Assist with access control and customer flow as needed, including observing entrances, supporting store and/or tenant requests, and providing directions and information to visitors.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- A guard card and/or license 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.
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
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