Security Officer - Retail Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Retail Patrol in PORTLAND, OR
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer in a retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to discourage security-related incidents. You will greet shoppers and store teams, assist with questions, observe and report concerns, and communicate clearly with site contacts.
At Allied Universal, you will work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity and a caring, people‑first culture.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job ScheduleDay Time Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tue 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wed 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thur 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Fri 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- 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.
- Provide customer service to guests and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a retail location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with medical calls, disputes, and/or suspicious activity.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the sales floor, stock areas, entrances, and the exterior perimeter to help deter unwanted activity and identify hazards or policy concerns.
- Control access as directed by post orders by monitoring entrances, checking credentials when required, and directing visitors, deliveries, and/or contractors to the appropriate areas.
- Complete detailed reports and maintain security-related logs, including documenting incidents, patrol activity, and observations from cameras and/or alarm systems when assigned.
- 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.
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:
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