Security Officer - Flex Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security
Security Officer - Flex Patrol
Job Location s
US-NY-Troy
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday - Friday, Saturday - Sunday
Shifts Available Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Overnight
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 - Flex Patrol in Troy, NY, 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 Flex 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 unarmed Patrol Officer in a busy retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents.
You will respond to concerns, document observations, and communicate clearly with store teams and visitors while delivering a welcoming customer experience. At Allied Universal, you will be supported by an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and leads with integrity.
Position Type:
Flex
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Sat10:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients and guests by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout retail sales floors, entrances, stockroom corridors, parking areas, and the building perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
- Observe customer and employee activity for unusual behavior and potential policy violations; help to deter theft and/or disorder by maintaining a professional presence.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and coordinating response with store leadership and/or local authorities when needed.
- Complete security-related reports and shift documentation, communicate observations to supervisors and on-site contacts, and support access control and crowd flow during peak shopping periods.
Minimum Requirements:
- Customer Service Experience is preferred.
- Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet 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.
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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