Security Officer - Outdoor Shopping Plaza

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 - Outdoor Shopping Plaza in San Marcos, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a retail and mall location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for visitors, tenants, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal's caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

Tue08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

Wed08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

Sat08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

Sun08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, shoppers, and/or employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical events, and other critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating observations to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the retail property, common areas, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, observe activity throughout the location, and report unusual conditions, hazards, maintenance concerns, and policy violations.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications in accordance with site-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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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: .

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Job ID: 2026-1656794

Location: United States-California-San Marcos

Job Category: Security Officer