Armed Security Officer - Elite Retail Patrol

San Antonio, TXPart-time$22/hrPosted Jul 23, 2026

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 Elite Armed Security Officer - Retail Patrol in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer in a busy retail location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This role offers the chance to work with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while supporting a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri05:30 AM - 02:30 PMSun05:30 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a retail location.
  • Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while documenting observations and actions taken.
  • Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and policy concerns.
  • Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas to help deter theft, trespassing, and/or disruptive behavior while maintaining a professional presence.
  • Work closely with site leadership, store personnel, and/or local responders when needed to report concerns, support incident response, and follow post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security-related experience.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Possess a Level III Armed Guard Card in Texas only.
  • 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.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
  • Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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. C15802

Requisition ID

2026-1639610

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