Security Officer Shopping Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Security
Security Guard
Security Officer Shopping Patrol
Job Location s
US-CA-Costa Mesa
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Saturday, Sunday
Shifts Available Morning
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied 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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Shopping Patrol in Costa Mesa, CA, 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: As an Allied Universal Patrol Officer at a busy retail and mall location, you will perform routine patrols of common areas and parking zones, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and assist guests and store teams with directions and concerns.
You will communicate clearly, document observations, and support a welcoming atmosphere. You will bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, leading with care, teamwork, and integrity.
Hiring for a Security Officer - Unarmed
Join the world's leading global security company!
- Location Costa Mesa, California
- Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities
Payrate is $18.50 per hour.
Position Type:
Part Time
Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Sat07:00 AM - 03:30 PMSun
07:00 AM - 03:30 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 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 guests, shoppers, tenants, and client representatives by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail mall location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical calls, lost children reports, and property damage notifications.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout common areas, interior corridors, parking lots, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Perform access control and observe visitor traffic at designated entrances, service corridors, and loading areas in accordance with post orders.
- Monitor and operate security-related systems such as CCTV and alarm panels when assigned, and communicate observations to appropriate personnel.
- Provide visible presence and customer assistance, including giving directions, helping reunite parties, and de-escalating conflicts when possible.
- Complete detailed incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation, and promptly report hazards, suspicious activity, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate contacts.
- Support tenant and property management requests when appropriate, including escorts, after-hours checks, and coordination with law enforcement and/or emergency responders as needed.
- Enforce site-specific rules and policies in a professional manner, including addressing loitering, unauthorized access, and prohibited behaviors in public areas.
- Participate in required training, briefings, and post inspections, and follow Allied Universal and site-specific procedures for radio use, uniform standards, and confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements:
- - A guard card/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…
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