Security Officer Access Control Reception

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control Reception in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government aviation location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and assist visitors and personnel with professionalism. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and support a welcoming, secure environment while helping to deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and passengers while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government aviation location.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorization before granting access to restricted areas; maintain visitor logs and issue or collect access credentials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and entry activity; report suspicious activity, access-control concerns, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific protocols and contacting emergency services and/or supervisory personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized entry and identify security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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