Security Officer Full Time Mornings

Job Description

Job Description

As a Security Officer Patrol in Christiansburg, VA , 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 in a busy retail location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. This role blends customer service and communication with a caring, people-first approach. Working as part of a team, you will support a welcoming environment while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or shoppers by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the sales floor, entrance areas, stockrooms, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor doors, gates, and other access points, helping to confirm authorized entry and reporting unusual activity, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations.
• Support loss prevention and retail operations by observing customer and employee activity, assisting with de-escalation when needed, and completing required reports before the end of each shift.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.