High-End Retail Unarmed Security Guard

Advanced Professional Security (APS) is seeking a professional, reliable, and customer-service-focused Licensed Security Officer for a luxury retail location, in Scottsdale. This is a position in a high-end and is client-facing. Professional appearance, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail are required for this role. APS has 18 years of experience in providing premier security services to ensure the safety, security, and peace of mind that our clients and customers come to expect and know.

High-End Retail Unarmed Security Guard

Our ideal candidate is observant, composed under pressure, professional in appearance and behavior, has unwavering integrity, and self-discipline while possessing strong written and verbal communication skills. Our clients and their guests expect nothing less than the best from APS and we are looking to deliver them to ensure the safety of residents, their guests, and visitors.

Essential Functions and Responsibility

• Maintain a visible and professional security presence
• Monitor the store and surrounding areas for suspicious activity
• Assist in deterring theft, disturbances, and unauthorized activity
• Remain attentive and aware of surroundings throughout the shift
• Provide professional and courteous interaction with clients, employees, and guests
• Respond appropriately to incidents and follow established security procedures
• Complete incident reports when necessary
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Uniform & Professional Standards

• Black suit
• White button-down dress shirt
• Black tie
• Black dress shoes
• Clean, polished, professional appearance at all times
• No personal cell phone use while on duty
• Professional demeanor and conduct at all times

APS will provide the selected exceptional candidate with a jacket and tie. All other wardrobe items must be provided by the employee

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform all functions of the job with, or without, reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in English written or oral form as well as speak and comprehend English without translation.
• Must be neat, well-groomed and present a professional appearance.
• Able to meet any special qualifications set forth in post orders or other relevant protocols and directives.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Security Guard License - AZDPS Security Guard Form Triage
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk up to 8-hours, lift objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Reliably commute to client sites located within 30-minutes of your home address.

Why APS?
We are NOT large and have no intentions of becoming ‘corporate’. We are a black- and minority-owned local business in the Phoenix area.

• Competitive pay reflective of your skills and experience
• Range of benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid weekly
• Professional development through our internal trainers and third-party vendors to allow for opportunities to advance.
• Veteran preference – we have a workforce that consists of over 20% veterans; ensuring jobs for our heroes and their families.

Schedule & Compensation
Friday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM | 1-hour unpaid lunch
Saturday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM | 1-hour unpaid lunch
Sunday: 11:00AM – 6:00PM | 30-minute unpaid lunch

Approx. 22.5 hours/ weekly
This role pays $20.00/ hourly and employees are paid weekly.

APS is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the APS community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.