Security Officer – Armed – Retail Patrol

Security Officer – Armed – Retail Patrol

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 – Armed – Retail Patrol in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a busy retail location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to reports with calm, clear communication. You will support store teams and guests with professional customer service while documenting activity and escalating concerns as needed. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and lead through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur02:15 PM – 10:30 PMFri02:15 PM – 10:30 PMSat02:15 PM – 10:30 PMSun03:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, team members, and shoppers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout retail sales floors, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, suspicious activity, and/or potential theft situations, and help to deter escalation through professional presence.
• Monitor access points and observe activity using patrol, visibility, and/or available systems; assist with access control, vendor deliveries, and visitor direction as assigned.
• Complete required documentation such as incident reports, shift logs, and evidence handling within policy; communicate clearly with Allied Universal leadership and local law enforcement when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years’ combined law enforcement/military/security experience OR a college degree.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Hold Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
• Hold CPR Certification preferred, which may be completed post hire.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1529616