Security Officer - Shopping Center
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Company description: Barbier Security Group (BSG) is a professional, family-owned security company based in the Bay Area, committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind. For nearly two decades, we've delivered custom, turnkey security solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients that include tech campuses, commercial properties, public spaces, high-end residential communities, and cultural institutions. At BSG, we don't just fill posts, we develop, train and deploy client specific security teams. Our team takes pride in their work and understands that security is a sacred trust between us and our clients. We emphasize presence, communication, and proactive mindset. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned officer, we offer real training, support, growth.
- Position: Security Officer for a shopping center in Corte Madera. Primarily responsible for perimeter and access control and will ensure guests and employees feel secure and welcomed everyday. Seeking candidates with exceptional presentation and customer service skills. This role will be a combination of foot and vehicle patrol. Shift: Morning and Swing (Wednesday - Sunday). Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. Opportunities for overtime. Pathways for career growth and advancement. Advanced training provided by industry experts. No fees for equipment or uniforms. Paid sick leave in accordance with state or local regulations. Five (5) Paid Holidays. Access to financial and employee assistance programs. Discounts on travel and entertainment. Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Exclusive discounts at Columbia retail stores.
- Requirements & Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Eligibility to work in the United States. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Possess a current California Guard Card License. A valid Driver's License and a clean driving record are required for applicable sites. Reliable transportation is necessary. Proficient in basic computer and smartphone usage. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to create accurate reports; additional language skills are a plus. Strong listening skills, patience, and compassion, particularly when interacting with community members experiencing emotional or psychological challenges. Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, think critically, de-escalate conflicts, and communicate effectively. Maintain a positive, professional demeanor in adherence to all laws, regulations, company policies, and confidentiality standards. Ensure compliance with both company and client policies and procedures while being open to performance improvement. Possess a clear understanding of emergency response procedures and protocols. At least one year of experience in security, mobile patrol, or event staff roles. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Successfully pass a background check and drug screening. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- Physical Requirements: This role requires specific physical abilities to ensure the Security Guard can effectively perform essential job duties. The candidate must be able to: Stand, Sit, or Walk for Extended Periods: Ability to stand and walk for long shifts, often for several hours at a time, including traversing outdoor areas with uneven surfaces, without significant physical strain. Climb Stairs: Regularly climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings to perform patrols and check all areas. Lift and Carry: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to move or secure equipment, and assist with other duties as necessary. Physical Endurance: Ability to withstand various weather conditions during outdoor patrols, including hot, cold, rainy, or windy weather. Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and operate security equipment, such as radios, keys, and locks. Run or Move Quickly: Ability to sprint short distances if needed to respond quickly to emergencies or incidents. Physical Stamina: Capable of working long hours while remaining alert and focused throughout the shift. De-escalate stressful situations with professionalism and patience. Kneeling and Bending: Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend to check low-level areas, secure entrances, or assist in emergencies. Vision and Hearing: Strong vision and hearing to observe surroundings, monitor security systems, and detect alarms or sounds of distress.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Patrol and Surveillance: Perform regular patrols of assigned areas, including multi-level buildings and outdoor spaces, while standing or walking for extended periods. Climb stairs frequently to inspect all areas thoroughly. Incident Response: Respond swiftly to emergencies or incidents, including sprinting short distances if necessary. Use manual dexterity to operate security equipment such as radios, keys, and locks efficiently. Equipment Handling: Lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds to assist with security tasks or emergencies. Secure heavy items or assist with moving necessary supplies as part of the role. Situational Awareness: Utilize strong vision and hearing abilities to monitor surroundings, identify potential security threats, and detect alarms or sounds of distress. Conflict Resolution: De-escalate stressful or potentially volatile situations with professionalism, patience, and effective communication skills. Prolonged Alertness: Maintain focus and remain alert throughout long shifts, ensuring the safety and security of the premises. Emergency Preparedness: Assist in evacuations or other emergency responses, utilizing physical stamina and agility to support individuals in need. Reporting and Documentation: Keep accurate and detailed activity logs, documenting all patrols, incidents, and observations during the shift. Prepare comprehensive reports for any incidents ensuring records are clear and precise for review. Professionalism: Uphold a professional and positive demeanor at all times, representing the company and its clients with integrity and respect. Adhere to legal standards, company policies, and client-specific protocols. Maintain grooming and uniform standards consistently to project a polished and authoritative presence. Exhibit strong interpersonal skills when interacting with the public, clients, and team members, ensuring respectful and courteous communication.
- At the end: Apply today to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional security services in a professional and supportive work environment! Barbier Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PPO # 16508 I TFB # 1150 I TIB # 1710 http://barbiersecuritygroup.com/ccpa
We need to remove boilerplate: Equal Opportunity Employer, PPO # etc, maybe keep as short paragraph? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we could include a short
with that metadata, but it's minor. Could drop it. Probably drop it.
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: Could be the company description and role overview. Could be a paragraph.
- Responsibilities: Could be the "Roles and Responsibilities" section.
- Requirements: Could be the "Requirements & Qualifications" section.
- Qualifications: Could be separate? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should avoid thin sections. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section maybe "Requirements". Or we could have Requirements and Qualifications separate if they have distinct content. The posting lumps them together: "Requirements & Qualifications:" then list. So we could have a single section "Requirements". Or we could split into Requirements and Qualifications but they'd be similar. Better to have one section "Requirements" covering both.
- Skills: Could extract skills like customer service, communication, de-escalation, etc. But we might not need separate Skills section if we incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements.
- Benefits: The posting lists benefits explicitly: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. Opportunities for overtime. Pathways for career growth and advancement. Advanced training provided by industry experts. No fees for equipment or uniforms. Paid sick leave in accordance with state or local regulations. Five (5) Paid Holidays. Access to financial and employee assistance programs. Discounts on travel and entertainment. Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Exclusive discounts at Columbia retail stores. So we should have a Benefits section.
- Pay: Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour. So we need a Pay section.
- Schedule: Shift: Morning and Swing (Wednesday - Sunday). So we need a Schedule section.
We should not create sections with filler like "not specified". We have actual content for Pay, Schedule, Benefits.
We need to use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them as lists or paragraphs.
We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Security Officer". We should not put that as heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can drop them.
We need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the "Apply today to join a team..." maybe that's application instruction? It's a call to apply. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should remove that sentence. Also remove "Barbier Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer." and the PPO/TFB/TIB numbers and URL.
We need to keep the rest.
Now we need to decide structure.
Potential sections:
- About the role: Could include company description and role overview (perimeter and access control, foot/vehicle patrol, exceptional presentation and customer service skills). That's prose.
- Responsibilities: List of duties from "Roles and Responsibilities". Could be a list.
- Requirements: List of requirements/qualifications (including physical requirements?). The physical requirements could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical requirements could be under Requirements or maybe a separate "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings. Since we only allowed those headings, we should incorporate physical requirements into Requirements or maybe into Responsibilities? Probably Requirements.
- Benefits: List.
- Pay: Paragraph.
- Schedule: Paragraph.
We need to avoid thin sections. So we should ensure each section has substantive content.
Let's extract content.
Company description paragraph:
"Barbier Security Group (BSG) is a professional, family-owned security company based in the Bay Area, committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind. For nearly two decades, we've delivered custom, turnkey security solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients that include tech campuses, commercial properties, public spaces, high-end residential communities, and cultural institutions. At BSG, we don't just fill posts, we develop, train and deploy client specific security teams. Our team takes pride in their work and understands that security is a sacred trust between us and our clients. We emphasize presence, communication, and proactive mindset. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned officer, we offer real training, consistent support, and opportunities to grow within a company that values your time, your work, and your integrity."
Role overview: "BSG is seeking to hire a Security Officer for a shopping center in Corte Madera. This Security Officer is primarily responsible for perimeter and access control and will ensure guests and employees feel
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Key info: - Company description: Barbier Security Group (BSG) is a professional, family-owned security company based in the Bay Area, committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind. For nearly two decades, we've delivered custom, turnkey security solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients that include tech campuses, commercial properties, public spaces, high-end residential communities, and cultural institutions. At BSG, we don't just fill posts, we develop, train and deploy client specific security teams. Our team takes pride in their work and understands that security is a sacred trust between us and our clients. We emphasize presence, communication, and proactive mindset. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned officer, we offer real training, support, growth. - Position: Security Officer for a shopping center in Corte Madera. Primarily responsible for perimeter and access control and will ensure guests and employees feel secure and welcomed everyday. Seeking candidates with exceptional presentation and customer service skills. This role will be a combination of foot and vehicle patrol. Shift: Morning and Swing (Wednesday - Sunday). Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. Opportunities for overtime. Pathways for career growth and advancement. Advanced training provided by industry experts. No fees for equipment or uniforms. Paid sick leave in accordance with state or local regulations. Five (5) Paid Holidays. Access to financial and employee assistance programs. Discounts on travel and entertainment. Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Exclusive discounts at Columbia retail stores. - Requirements & Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Eligibility to work in the United States. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Possess a current California Guard Card License. A valid Driver's License and a clean driving record are required for applicable sites. Reliable transportation is necessary. Proficient in basic computer and smartphone usage. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to create accurate reports; additional language skills are a plus. Strong listening skills, patience, and compassion, particularly when interacting with community members experiencing emotional or psychological challenges. Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, think critically, de-escalate conflicts, and communicate effectively. Maintain a positive, professional demeanor in adherence to all laws, regulations, company policies, and confidentiality standards. Ensure compliance with both company and client policies and procedures while being open to performance improvement. Possess a clear understanding of emergency response procedures and protocols. At least one year of experience in security, mobile patrol, or event staff roles. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Successfully pass a background check and drug screening. Performs other related duties, as assigned. - Physical Requirements: This role requires specific physical abilities to ensure the Security Guard can effectively perform essential job duties. The candidate must be able to: Stand, Sit, or Walk for Extended Periods: Ability to stand and walk for long shifts, often for several hours at a time, including traversing outdoor areas with uneven surfaces, without significant physical strain. Climb Stairs: Regularly climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings to perform patrols and check all areas. Lift and Carry: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to move or secure equipment, and assist with other duties as necessary. Physical Endurance: Ability to withstand various weather conditions during outdoor patrols, including hot, cold, rainy, or windy weather. Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and operate security equipment, such as radios, keys, and locks. Run or Move Quickly: Ability to sprint short distances if needed to respond quickly to emergencies or incidents. Physical Stamina: Capable of working long hours while remaining alert and focused throughout the shift. De-escalate stressful situations with professionalism and patience. Kneeling and Bending: Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend to check low-level areas, secure entrances, or assist in emergencies. Vision and Hearing: Strong vision and hearing to observe surroundings, monitor security systems, and detect alarms or sounds of distress. - Roles and Responsibilities: Patrol and Surveillance: Perform regular patrols of assigned areas, including multi-level buildings and outdoor spaces, while standing or walking for extended periods. Climb stairs frequently to inspect all areas thoroughly. Incident Response: Respond swiftly to emergencies or incidents, including sprinting short distances if necessary. Use manual dexterity to operate security equipment such as radios, keys, and locks efficiently. Equipment Handling: Lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds to assist with security tasks or emergencies. Secure heavy items or assist with moving necessary supplies as part of the role. Situational Awareness: Utilize strong vision and hearing abilities to monitor surroundings, identify potential security threats, and detect alarms or sounds of distress. Conflict Resolution: De-escalate stressful or potentially volatile situations with professionalism, patience, and effective communication skills. Prolonged Alertness: Maintain focus and remain alert throughout long shifts, ensuring the safety and security of the premises. Emergency Preparedness: Assist in evacuations or other emergency responses, utilizing physical stamina and agility to support individuals in need. Reporting and Documentation: Keep accurate and detailed activity logs, documenting all patrols, incidents, and observations during the shift. Prepare comprehensive reports for any incidents ensuring records are clear and precise for review. Professionalism: Uphold a professional and positive demeanor at all times, representing the company and its clients with integrity and respect. Adhere to legal standards, company policies, and client-specific protocols. Maintain grooming and uniform standards consistently to project a polished and authoritative presence. Exhibit strong interpersonal skills when interacting with the public, clients, and team members, ensuring respectful and courteous communication. - At the end: Apply today to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional security services in a professional and supportive work environment! Barbier Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PPO # 16508 I TFB # 1150 I TIB # 1710 http://barbiersecuritygroup.com/ccpa We need to remove boilerplate: Equal Opportunity Employer, PPO # etc, maybe keep as short paragraph? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we could include a short
with that metadata, but it's minor. Could drop it. Probably drop it. We need to decide sections. We have: - About the role: Could be the company description and role overview. Could be a paragraph. - Responsibilities: Could be the "Roles and Responsibilities" section. - Requirements: Could be the "Requirements & Qualifications" section. - Qualifications: Could be separate? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should avoid thin sections. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section maybe "Requirements". Or we could have Requirements and Qualifications separate if they have distinct content. The posting lumps them together: "Requirements & Qualifications:" then list. So we could have a single section "Requirements". Or we could split into Requirements and Qualifications but they'd be similar. Better to have one section "Requirements" covering both. - Skills: Could extract skills like customer service, communication, de-escalation, etc. But we might not need separate Skills section if we incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements. - Benefits: The posting lists benefits explicitly: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. Opportunities for overtime. Pathways for career growth and advancement. Advanced training provided by industry experts. No fees for equipment or uniforms. Paid sick leave in accordance with state or local regulations. Five (5) Paid Holidays. Access to financial and employee assistance programs. Discounts on travel and entertainment. Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Exclusive discounts at Columbia retail stores. So we should have a Benefits section. - Pay: Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour. So we need a Pay section. - Schedule: Shift: Morning and Swing (Wednesday - Sunday). So we need a Schedule section. We should not create sections with filler like "not specified". We have actual content for Pay, Schedule, Benefits. We need to use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them as lists or paragraphs.
We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Security Officer". We should not put that as heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can drop them.
We need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the "Apply today to join a team..." maybe that's application instruction? It's a call to apply. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should remove that sentence. Also remove "Barbier Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer." and the PPO/TFB/TIB numbers and URL.
We need to keep the rest.
Now we need to decide structure.
Potential sections:
- About the role: Could include company description and role overview (perimeter and access control, foot/vehicle patrol, exceptional presentation and customer service skills). That's prose.
- Responsibilities: List of duties from "Roles and Responsibilities". Could be a list.
- Requirements: List of requirements/qualifications (including physical requirements?). The physical requirements could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical requirements could be under Requirements or maybe a separate "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings. Since we only allowed those headings, we should incorporate physical requirements into Requirements or maybe into Responsibilities? Probably Requirements.
- Benefits: List.
- Pay: Paragraph.
- Schedule: Paragraph.
We need to avoid thin sections. So we should ensure each section has substantive content.
Let's extract content.
Company description paragraph:
"Barbier Security Group (BSG) is a professional, family-owned security company based in the Bay Area, committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind. For nearly two decades, we've delivered custom, turnkey security solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients that include tech campuses, commercial properties, public spaces, high-end residential communities, and cultural institutions. At BSG, we don't just fill posts, we develop, train and deploy client specific security teams. Our team takes pride in their work and understands that security is a sacred trust between us and our clients. We emphasize presence, communication, and proactive mindset. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned officer, we offer real training, consistent support, and opportunities to grow within a company that values your time, your work, and your integrity."
Role overview: "BSG is seeking to hire a Security Officer for a shopping center in Corte Madera. This Security Officer is primarily responsible for perimeter and access control and will ensure guests and employees feel
for prose. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them as lists or paragraphs. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Security Officer". We should not put that as heading. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can drop them. We need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the "Apply today to join a team..." maybe that's application instruction? It's a call to apply. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should remove that sentence. Also remove "Barbier Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer." and the PPO/TFB/TIB numbers and URL. We need to keep the rest. Now we need to decide structure. Potential sections: - About the role: Could include company description and role overview (perimeter and access control, foot/vehicle patrol, exceptional presentation and customer service skills). That's prose. - Responsibilities: List of duties from "Roles and Responsibilities". Could be a list. - Requirements: List of requirements/qualifications (including physical requirements?). The physical requirements could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? The instruction says we can have sections for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical requirements could be under Requirements or maybe a separate "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings. Since we only allowed those headings, we should incorporate physical requirements into Requirements or maybe into Responsibilities? Probably Requirements. - Benefits: List. - Pay: Paragraph. - Schedule: Paragraph. We need to avoid thin sections. So we should ensure each section has substantive content. Let's extract content. Company description paragraph: "Barbier Security Group (BSG) is a professional, family-owned security company based in the Bay Area, committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind. For nearly two decades, we've delivered custom, turnkey security solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving clients that include tech campuses, commercial properties, public spaces, high-end residential communities, and cultural institutions. At BSG, we don't just fill posts, we develop, train and deploy client specific security teams. Our team takes pride in their work and understands that security is a sacred trust between us and our clients. We emphasize presence, communication, and proactive mindset. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned officer, we offer real training, consistent support, and opportunities to grow within a company that values your time, your work, and your integrity." Role overview: "BSG is seeking to hire a Security Officer for a shopping center in Corte Madera. This Security Officer is primarily responsible for perimeter and access control and will ensure guests and employees feel