Security Officer Shopping Center

Security Officer Unarmed Shopping Center Patrol Site Inspection

As a Security Officer Unarmed Shopping Center Patrol Site Inspection in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a retail and mall location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with visitors and team members while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue 03:00 PM - 11:30 PMWed 03:00 PM - 11:30 PMThur 03:00 PM - 11:30 PMFri 03:00 PM - 11:30 PMSat 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, shoppers, visitors, and/or client representatives by carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout retail common areas, parking areas, entrances, perimeter locations, and other assigned areas to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor for unusual conditions, policy violations, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns, and promptly notify appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation while communicating professionally with the public and client representatives.

Minimum 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.

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.

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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Requisition ID 2026-1675953