Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol

Allied Universal • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time unarmed security guard for an assigned hotel site in Galveston, Texas. The role provides a fixed weekly shift as a reliable base schedule, with a six-month commitment to that site and shift. The employee may claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform to increase hours and earnings, with the opportunity to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The listed pay rate is $16.00 per hour. The stated schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:59 PM to 6:00 AM.

The position focuses on providing a courteous security presence for hotel guests, visitors, and staff; carrying out site procedures and emergency response activities; conducting unarmed patrols; monitoring access points; and documenting activity and incidents. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A guard card or license is preferred. Employment is subject to applicable background investigation and drug screening requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements; licensing may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license only if applying for a driving position.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to hotel guests, visitors, and staff while following security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to guest concerns, incidents, and critical situations, and communicate observations to hotel personnel or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of guest areas, entrances, parking areas, building perimeters, and other assigned hotel property.
• Monitor access points, watch for unusual activity or hazards, and report security concerns, maintenance issues, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports while providing a courteous, welcoming presence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans and 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 businesses through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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