Security Officer for Retail Plaza in Lynwood

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 for Retail Plaza in Lynwood, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed, driving Patrol Officer at a busy commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine foot and vehicle rounds, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with clear, professional communication. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, and innovative, put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tue 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM Sat 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM Sun 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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 tenants, visitors, and vendors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and other security-related policies, and/or supporting emergency response activities when needed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and escalating to site leadership and/or emergency services as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the commercial property, including common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify maintenance and security-related concerns.
• Monitor assigned areas for policy violations, suspicious behavior, and/or unauthorized access, completing detailed reports and submitting incident documentation according to Allied Universal requirements.
• Assist with traffic flow and/or pedestrian movement during peak periods and special activities, providing directions and communicating with property management and/or local responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 .