ON CALL Unarmed Retail Security (Multiple Locations)
Boost your chances before you apply.
IPS Nationwide
Hayward, CA, US
Summary
Maintain a visible security presence in high-end retail stores to deter theft and ensure safety. Monitor activity, identify suspicious behavior, and collaborate with management to enforce store policies.
Job Description
Overview:
IPS Nationwide is actively hiring professional and reliable Retail Security Officers to support high-end retail locations across the BAY AREA / SACREMENTO AREA. We are seeking ON CALL Armed & Unarmed guards who are comfortable in customer-facing environments and can maintain a strong security presence. You will be a part of a 5–10-man team to ensure NO shifts are left open.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a visible presence to deter theft and ensure safety
- Monitor store activity and identify suspicious behavior
- Provide Customer Service while enforcing store policies
- Respond to Incidents, de-escalate situations and document reports
- Work closely with store management and IPS leads.
Requirements:
- Valid BSIS Guard Card (Required)
- Valid Exposed Firearm Permit (Required for Armed Positions)
- Reliable Transportation
- Strong Communication and Professionalism
- Ability to stand/walk for extended period
- TEAMWORK
Schedule & Availability:
- Reliable Transportation is required
- Work with Area Manager and coverage team to ensure NO OPEN SHIFTS
- Must be open to varied schedules based on client needs
Compensation:
- Competitive Hourly Pay (Based on experience and Licensing)
- Benefits offered to FULL TIME Employees
- Growth Opportunities
Unarmed: $24/hr
Armed: $33/hr
At IPS Nationwide, we are redefining what a modern security and workforce partner looks like. Built on over a decade of experience supporting high-volume events, major commercial properties, and fast-growing retail brands, we deliver more than security — we deliver peace of mind, operational excellence, and a world-class guest experience at scale.
Our teams are trusted at some of the most complex and high-stakes environments in the country because we combine rigorous training, dependable leadership, and a genuine culture of care. Every IPS professional is trained far beyond industry requirements, including threat assessment, emergency response, risk management, and conflict resolution. We prepare our people not just to protect, but to lead, serve, and elevate the environments they work in.
We believe safety and service go hand in hand. That’s why our approach integrates security, guest services, and operational support into one seamless solution — ensuring clients, attendees, and customers feel safe, welcomed, and valued from the moment they arrive.
As we continue to grow nationwide, we remain committed to innovation. IPS is actively developing advanced technology and AI-driven workforce tools designed to improve scheduling, compliance, training, and performance for the modern workforce. Our goal is to raise the standard of what security and service organizations can achieve.
Choose IPS Nationwide for a partner rooted in integrity, built on family-driven values, and committed to serving and protecting people at the highest level.
Founded
2009
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Security Guards and Patrol Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Santa Ana, California
At IPS Nationwide, we are redefining what a modern security and workforce partner looks like. Built on over a decade of experience supporting high-volume events, major commercial properties, and fast-growing retail brands, we deliver more than security — we deliver peace of mind, operational excellence, and a world-class guest experience at scale.
Our teams are trusted at some of the most complex and high-stakes environments in the country because we combine rigorous training, dependable leadership, and a genuine culture of care. Every IPS professional is trained far beyond industry requirements, including threat assessment, emergency response, risk management, and conflict resolution. We prepare our people not just to protect, but to lead, serve, and elevate the environments they work in.
We believe safety and service go hand in hand. That’s why our approach integrates security, guest services, and operational support into one seamless solution — ensuring clients, attendees, and customers feel safe, welcomed, and valued from the moment they arrive.
As we continue to grow nationwide, we remain committed to innovation. IPS is actively developing advanced technology and AI-driven workforce tools designed to improve scheduling, compliance, training, and performance for the modern workforce. Our goal is to raise the standard of what security and service organizations can achieve.
Choose IPS Nationwide for a partner rooted in integrity, built on family-driven values, and committed to serving and protecting people at the highest level.
Founded
2009
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Security Guards and Patrol Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Santa Ana, California
