Security Flex Officer - Retail Setting

About the role

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer for a luxury retail setting in Mount Lebanon (not easily accessible by public transit). The role offers full‑time flexibility with shifts up to 40 hours per week on any day or shift, including mornings, afternoons, overnights, weekdays and weekends. Officers use an exclusive shift‑pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on availability, allowing them to build a schedule that works while gaining experience across industries such as healthcare, education, finance and more. Uniforms and equipment are provided at no cost, paid training is offered, and employees are paid weekly.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer‑owned vehicle
• 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
• No prior experience required
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed)
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Active listening and problem‑solving skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Skills

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost
• Paid training
• Career progression opportunities
• Weekly pay

Pay

$18.04 per hour; employees are paid weekly.

Schedule

Full‑time position with up to 4