Security Officer Enhanced Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Armed Patrol Response in Houston, Texas. The role provides consistent hours at an assigned government facility, with a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. Officers may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and adjust their schedule as needed. The stated pay rate is $18.40 per hour. The listed shift is Tuesday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Military Police or Corrections Officer, or graduation as a certified law enforcement graduate.
• At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security experience.
• Texas Level III Armed Certification.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security-related training programs.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• An Armed Guard Card/License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry as required, and assist with visitor direction and facility access procedures.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations, following established post orders and notification protocols.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, observations, and other security-related events.

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.
• Forty 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 locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs.

What This Job Offers

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