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Armed Security Officer Retail Patrol - Flex

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a **Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol** in **Minneapolis, MN** , this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

**Pay Rate: $29.44 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tue07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

**How This Role Works:**

+ **Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”):** You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.

+ **Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program:** In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provide customer service to visitors, associates, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observations and actions according to site guidelines.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail location, sales floor, entrance areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and/or policy concerns.

+ Monitor access points, observe customer and employee activity, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.

+ Support loss prevention and store operations by helping to address policy violations, assisting with de-escalation when needed, and providing a professional presence throughout the location.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.

+ 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1599574

**Location:** United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security, Part Time Security


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