Security Officer State Licensed Unarmed Patrol
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
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 Description
As a Security Officer State Licensed Unarmed Patrol in Palo Alto, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a premier retail location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming customer experience. This role offers the chance to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity every day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $27.25 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon10:00 AM - 08:00 PMFri10:00 AM - 08:00 PMSat10:00 AM - 08:00 PMSun10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, shoppers, and store personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency services when needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, including common areas, entrances, exits, loading areas, and perimeter spaces, noting unusual activity and/or conditions.
- Monitor access points and high-traffic areas to help to deter unauthorized activity, support loss prevention efforts, and report suspicious behavior, policy concerns, and/or maintenance issues.
- Assist with closing procedures, crowd flow observation, and customer inquiries while following post instructions and helping to maintain an orderly environment throughout the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
- Loss prevention experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license 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.
Closing
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: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices. PPO14417
Requisition ID
2026-1633447