Security Officer Armed Access Control

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Armed Access Control in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Access Control Officer supporting a government location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. Your visible presence will help to deter incidents while supporting an orderly environment. Be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Possess a college degree.
• Be at least 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate at a government location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; verify identification and authorization credentials; and control access in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records, issue and recover access credentials as directed, and report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to identify and report unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related hazards.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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