UNARMED Retail Security Guard (San Diego)

UNARMED Retail Security Guard

IPS Nationwide is looking to hire Unarmed FLEX Security Officers for weekdays and weekends for our Retail Store near the CLAIREMONT AREA in SAN DIEGO! The shift time is 3 : 30pm-12am. Come join the IPS Family and let's make this money!

You must have a valid BSIS State Issued CA Guard Card to work! Must pass a background check! Must have a Powers to Arrest certificate! Pay starts at $18 / hr!

POC : Maake Vave - Maake@ipsprotection.com or CALL (909)-505-2317

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid California BSIS Guard Card
• Must have a valid Powers to Arrest (PTOA) certificate
• Must have reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong verbal communication and observation skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Prior experience in retail security, loss prevention, or similar roles preferred

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities

Uniform Guard Expectations - 2025

Purpose of our Guards - Visible Deterrent (Dressed Professional in Uniform)

Engaged / Professional Personality likes working with People / Customers

Providing TERRIFIC Customer Service

Professionally dressed, maintain good hygiene, and groomed.

Active in our Stores and VISIBLE. Spending most of their time at the front end of our Stores Entrances / Exits

Shows up on time / checks in with Management ready to go.

What we want you to do :

Greet ALL Customers Welcome to / Thank you for Shopping at ...

o Be Alert, Observe, and Report suspicious activity, be engaged / offering assistance (again strong visibility)

o Communicate Clear.

o Walk Employees out to their car if requested

o Abide by all our Policies i.e. - receipts / breaks, use of cell phones, Shoplift Policy, no weapons, etc. (please discuss with them)

o De-escalate situations / treat everyone with Courtesy, Dignity and Respect

What we DO NOT want you to do :

Make Shoplifting Stops (never) Never ask for a receipt.

o Never go out of the Store to chase / confront a Shoplifter.

Never accuse / confront anyone about Shoplifting. (profile or follow)

Never using cell phones and earbuds as a distraction from their Post Orders.

Never suggest our customers finish their shopping at closing hours.

No weapons of any type (guns, knives, mace, tasers, etc.)

Be late or abandon the post.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.