Security Officer Armed Part Time Reception

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Part Time Reception 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. As an Armed Front Desk Security Professional at a government location, you will serve as a welcoming, highly visible presence, helping to maintain a secure and professional environment for employees and visitors. You will manage access, verify credentials, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. At Allied Universal, you will contribute through teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation in a caring culture that puts people first.

Requirements

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess at least 5 years of security-related experience.
• 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 to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government facility by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Staff the front desk, greet and direct visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor entry points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from a stationary post, reporting unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of visitor activity, incidents, deliveries, and other front-desk operations, while communicating professionally with site personnel and emergency responders as needed.

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