Security Professional - Retail Patrol

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 Patrolin Thousand Oaks, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a busy retail location, where you will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support a welcoming experience through strong communication and customer service. This is a driving post, offering the chance to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and values teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a retail location.

Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and/or local responders when needed.

Conduct regular and random patrols throughout common areas, storefront corridors, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and/or potential concerns.

Monitor access points, observe customer and visitor activity, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance‑related issues according to site protocols.

Support closing and opening activities as assigned, document incidents and daily observations, and assist with crowd management during busy shopping periods and/or special events.

At least 1 year of security‑related experience is required.

A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

Customer service experience is preferred.

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.

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.

Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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. 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:

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