Security Officer Armed Patrol Response

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Response in Houston, Texas. The position provides a designated site and weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment. Officers may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with opportunities to increase hours up to 40 per week and scale back when needed. The stated pay rate is $22.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Sunday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

The officer provides customer service while enforcing site-specific security policies and procedures, conducts armed patrols, responds to incidents and emergencies, maintains assigned equipment and authorized firearms, and documents and communicates relevant activity. Employment is contingent on applicable background and drug screening, and officers must participate in security-related training.

Requirements

• Have at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
• Possess a Texas Level III Armed Certification.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if the position involves driving.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to store guests, associates, and vendors while following site-specific policies, security procedures, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the store interior, parking areas, loading zones, and surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations, following established escalation and reporting protocols.
• Maintain readiness of assigned equipment and carry authorized firearms in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, company policy, and site procedures.
• Accurately document observations, incidents, and patrol activity and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Participate in industry-specific security-related training programs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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