Security Officer 5th Avenue South

Allied Universal • Texas City, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer 5th Avenue South in Texas City, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a secure environment for personnel and visitors. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and use technology to document security-related information. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity come first.

Requirements

• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and/or drivers by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical/petrochemical location.
• Verify credentials, authorize entry in accordance with established procedures, maintain visitor and contractor records, and direct authorized individuals to appropriate areas.
• Monitor access points, gates, and/or entry systems; identify unauthorized access attempts; and promptly report security-related concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific response protocols and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access-control areas, surrounding business locations, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security-related concerns.

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