Security Officer Armed Checkpoint Officer

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Checkpoint Officer 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will monitor access points, verify credentials, and support a professional environment through visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication. In this armed post, you will help to deter security-related incidents while providing customer service and responding to site needs with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or at least 2 years of security-related supervisor and/or manager experience or at least 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor access control points, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to manage visitor, employee, and contractor entry in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or public officials as needed.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and report unusual activity or policy concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, noting access issues, unsecured areas, and/or conditions that could require security-related attention.

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