Security Officer Patrol Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Patrol Dispatcher in Palo Alto, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a luxury retail location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service. In this unarmed role, you will support a welcoming environment through strong communication, routine patrols, and teamwork. If you value a caring culture, reliability, innovation, and integrity, this opportunity offers a rewarding place to grow.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue10:00 AM - 08:00 PMWed10:00 AM - 08:00 PMThur10:00 AM - 08:00 PMFri10:00 AM - 08:00 PMSat10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or staff by following site-specific procedures, access guidelines, and emergency response activities within a retail location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting security-related concerns and sharing information with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the sales floor, entrances, exits, common areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor assigned areas for shoplifting indicators, unauthorized entry, and/or other security-related issues, and report observations according to site procedures.
• Support closing and opening routines, crowd management, and/or after-hours checks as directed for the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security 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.

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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Closing

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1635306