Security Officer

About Us

Whitman Family Development is a family-owned real estate company specializing in high-end retail, management, and leasing. The company owns and operates Bal Harbour Shops, a historic luxury shopping destination. Bal Harbour Shops is a global leader in the industry and is best known for its curated retail, as well as the emotional connection to its tenants and customers. For more information on Bal Harbour Shops, please visit

We are seeking a full-time security officer at the Bal Harbour Shops, a landmark shopping destination located on Miami Beach. Our officers work directly for the owners of the business. Their principal role is to patrol the shopping center facility, to assist customers, tenants, and vendors where appropriate; and to observe, investigate, report, document, and log incidents per department policy.

• Patrol shopping center.
• Assist customers, tenants, and vendors where appropriate.
• Observe, investigate, report, document and log incidents.
• Seek out and report on safety hazards, incidents, and to assist and orient center stakeholders.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have strong English oral and writing skills, bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must present a calm and professional demeanor.

Physical Requirements

Position requires frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time in outdoor, covered conditions. Must also have the ability to speak, hear, bend, balance, squat, stoop, kneel, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 50 lbs.

Licenses and Certifications

• Florida Class "D" Security License, required.
• Valid Driver’s License, required.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.