Security Officer - Flex - Armed Retail Patrol

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 - Flex - Armed Retail Patrol in Abilene, 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 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a busy retail and mall location, you will complete routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible, and respond to security-related concerns with calm, professional communication and customer service. This post requires a Texas Level III Armed Certification. At Allied Universal, you will be part of a caring team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering through teamwork while always acting with integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and store personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a retail location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including summoning assistance and coordinating with local law enforcement when needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of sales floors, entrances, parking areas and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor and report security-related conditions such as suspicious behavior, hazards and/or policy violations, and complete timely incident reports and shift documentation.
• Control access to restricted areas, assist with de-escalation of disputes and/or disruptive behavior, and support cash handling and closing procedures as directed by site policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess Level III Armed Certification Texas Only.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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: 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.