Security Officer Armed Patrol Investigator

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Security Officer Armed Patrol Investigator in Houston, Texas, assigned to a government facility. The position provides a designated site and weekly anchor shift that requires a six-month commitment. The scheduled shift is Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with opportunities to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Hours may vary based on additional shifts, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and scale back as needed. The pay rate is $18.84 per hour.

The role provides customer service while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. Duties include armed patrols, access monitoring, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate reports and logs. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Industry-specific security training is required.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, or at least 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or at least 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Access control or badge experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel or public agencies as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, access points, and surrounding perimeters to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to government property, verify credentials as required, and remain aware of vehicles, visitors, and deliveries entering or leaving the location.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required logs related to patrols, incidents, access activity, and other security-related observations.
• 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 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 and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time