About the Role
Serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support shoppers and staff through strong customer service and communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and local responders when needed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor entrances, exits, high-traffic areas, and/or designated points of interest for unusual activity, and report concerns according to post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.
- Support loss prevention and security-related operations by observing customer and employee activity, assisting with access control, and completing detailed incident and/or daily activity reports.
Requirements
- Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- 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.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Observation
- Reporting
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $26.50 / Hour
Benefits
- Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts
- Paid training
- Access to career growth opportunities
- Retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- 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.
