Security Officer Armed Patrol Ambassador

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Ambassador in Houston, Texas. The role provides reliable hours at an assigned site, with a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. In addition to that fixed shift, employees may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform, potentially building up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week. The listed pay rate is $18.84 per hour. The scheduled shift is Tuesday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM.

The officer provides customer service and carries out site-specific security procedures at government locations. Duties include armed patrols, access control, incident response, and documentation, while complying with applicable laws, licensing requirements, company policies, and site procedures.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 or more years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 or more 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.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while following site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency-response activities at government locations.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate contacts and public-service personnel as required.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, control entry and exit, and document visitor activity, incidents, and unusual conditions according to site procedures.
• Maintain readiness to perform assigned armed post duties in compliance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, Allied Universal policies, and site-specific procedures.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven holidays 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 locations through the perks program
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time