Enhanced Armed Security Patrol Officer

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Armed Security Patrol Officer in Houston, Texas. The role provides a designated site and weekly anchor shift, requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. The position offers a path to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Thursday, 2:00 PM–11:30 PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour.

The officer provides customer service while carrying out site-specific security procedures and emergency response activities. Duties include armed patrols of a retail location and responding to incidents and alarms, deterring unauthorized activity, and documenting security-related activity. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law and must participate in industry-specific security training.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; a license is required for driving positions.
• Texas Level III Armed Certification.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to drug screening as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, customers, and visitors while following site-specific security procedures and responding to emergencies.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned retail areas, including sales floors, entrances, parking areas, loading areas, and perimeter locations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally, following site-specific post orders.
• Maintain a visible presence to deter unauthorized activity and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation for incidents, patrols, and other security-related activities.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED