Security Officer Part Time 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 Part Time Patrol Specialist in Sunnyvale, TX
, 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:  Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer in a busy retail location, where you will monitor activity, conduct routine patrols, and remain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents.

This role blends customer service, communication, and teamwork while supporting a welcoming environment. If you are agile, reliable, innovative, and act with integrity, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.54 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Mon
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observed activity and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout sales floors, entrances, common areas, loading zones, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points, observe customer and employee traffic, and report suspicious, disruptive, and/or unusual behavior according to site procedures.
• Support retail loss prevention efforts by observing for signs of theft, trespassing, vandalism, and/or other security-related concerns, and escalating issues through appropriate channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening 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 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.

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 info: