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 Full Time Licensed Customer Service Patrol in Palo Alto, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a premier luxury retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will support a welcoming environment for guests and team members while embodying Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture through teamwork and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.88 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time
Wed 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thur 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and retail associates while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, exits, stock areas, and the surrounding perimeter.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner and notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
- Monitor access points and observe visitor and employee activity to help deter unauthorized access, theft, and other security-related concerns.
- Document patrols, incidents, and unusual activity accurately and promptly in accordance with site-specific reporting procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Loss prevention experience 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.
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.
PPO 14417:
- 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:
- 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:
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Allied Universal is Martin Rivera.