About the Role
Serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. This is an armed and driving post, offering the opportunity to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a retail location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while maintaining an armed presence in accordance with post orders.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor customer and employee activity, observe for potential theft, trespassing, and/or policy violations, and report security-related concerns to site leadership and/or local authorities as needed.
- Support access control and vehicle or foot traffic flow at entry points, delivery areas, and restricted spaces while documenting incidents and completing required reports.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Requirements
- Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or 5+ years of armed security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Possess a Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
- 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.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience
- 5+ years of armed security-related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $26.50 / Hour
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
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