Security Officer Armed Reception with Active Clearance

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

19h • 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 Reception with Active Clearance 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 as a Front Desk professional, serving as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and contractors. In this armed post, you will manage access, monitor activity at the desk, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This role reflects our values of teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture while delivering outstanding customer service and communication.

Requirements

• Have at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Maintain an active DoD Confidential clearance.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or at least 2 years of security supervisor or manager experience.
• Possess an armed guard card 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.
• Have 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 at the front desk by greeting visitors, verifying identification, managing access procedures, and following site-specific policies for a government location.
• Monitor lobby and entry activity, answer questions, and direct employees, visitors, and vendors to the appropriate destination while maintaining a professional presence.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Complete visitor logs, badge records, and other required reports, and support front desk operations related to security-related procedures and emergency response activities.

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