Security Officer - Patrol Driver

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 - Patrol Driver in Palmdale, 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 retail mall location, where you will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and assist shoppers and tenants with clear, professional communication. This is a driving post and requires a valid driver's license under AU driver policy requirements. Bring integrity and teamwork to every shift in a caring, people-first culture that values agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, tenants, employees and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout retail and mall common areas, corridors, entrances, loading areas and exterior perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including addressing disturbances, assisting with lost persons and/or property issues and coordinating with local responders when needed.
• Monitor access points and observe customer and employee activity to help identify unusual behavior, policy violations and/or potential hazards; report concerns to site leadership.
• Document patrols, incidents and security-related activities in written reports and/or electronic systems and communicate pertinent information during shift transitions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card/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.

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.