Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Deterrence

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Driver Deterrence for an assigned retail grocery location in Houston, Texas. The role provides a fixed weekly schedule for a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to work up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The position pays $22.00 per hour.

The scheduled anchor shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The Security Officer provides customer service, carries out security procedures and site policies, conducts armed patrols, monitors activity and access points, responds to incidents, and documents security activity. The position requires maintaining armed-post qualifications and following applicable laws and company procedures.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or at least 5 years of armed security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license, in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, subject to applicable laws.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, to the extent permitted by law.
• Participation in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet licensing requirements that apply under state and/or local laws and regulations, potentially before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to customers, associates, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail grocery location.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with store leadership and emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the store interior, parking areas, delivery zones, and surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, observe activity throughout the location, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, policy violations, and incidents according to site procedures.
• Maintain required armed post qualifications, follow applicable laws and Allied Universal procedures, and complete accurate activity and incident documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and 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 more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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