Security Officer

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

22h • 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. Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader. As a Security Officer in Houston, TX, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you. This role involves a Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”) for a designated site and weekly shift, requiring a six (6) month commitment. Additionally, employees can earn more through the “Claim-A-Shift Program” by picking-up extra shifts through a scheduling platform, allowing for increased earnings and experience across multiple sites. This enables working part-time hours one week and full-time the next, as desired. This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back when needed.

Requirements

• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, shoppers, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting observations and communicating with local law enforcement when needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including sales floors, parking areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter areas, as assigned.
• Monitor for suspicious activity, policy violations, and/or unauthorized access in order to help to deter theft, disorderly conduct, and other security-related concerns.
• Assist with access control, closing procedures, and/or special coverage needs during busy business hours, deliveries, or high-traffic periods.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees