Security Officer Patrol Specialist

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.

As a Security Officer Patrol Specialist in Seaford, DE
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a busy retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps reduce security-related incidents, and assist visitors and staff with professionalism and care. At Allied Universal, you will bring strong communication, teamwork, and integrity to a role where being agile, reliable, and people-first makes every shift meaningful.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Tue 04:30 PM - 11:00 PM Wed 04:30 PM - 11:00 PM Thu 04:30 PM - 11:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or staff by following site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and appropriate emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and reporting security-related issues through proper channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, policy violations, and/or conditions that may need attention.
• Monitor high-traffic areas, support loss prevention awareness, and help to deter unauthorized activity through visible presence and routine observation.
• Assist with closing procedures, restricted area checks, and/or after-hours patrol activity as directed by site policies and post instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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: