Security Officer- Unarmed Part time

Allied Universal • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for a manufacturing site in Houston, Texas. The officer will help safeguard clients and visitors by carrying out safety and security procedures, following site-specific policies, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The role includes regular and random patrols of designated areas and the business perimeter, on foot or by vehicle, and monitoring for unusual conditions, security concerns, and safety hazards. Work environments and conditions may vary by client site.

The officer will monitor entrances and exits, permit authorized people to enter, observe departing personnel to help protect company property, and warn people about rule violations. Duties also include responding calmly and constructively to incidents, contacting police or fire services when needed, making emergency notifications under site Post Orders, and investigating and documenting accidents, incidents, and suspicious activity. The officer will maintain written logs as required and assist customers, employees, and visitors courteously and professionally.

The position pays $16.00 per hour. Applicants must be able to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available for last-minute scheduling. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel the required distance for assignments are required. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have five years of verifiable experience.
• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be able to travel the required distance for assignments.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet state or local licensing requirements if applicable before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if assigned to a driving position.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated security patrols on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or contact police or the fire department in case of fire or unauthorized presence.
• Warn violators about rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized people to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to help protect company property and ensure removals comply with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors courteously and professionally.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under site Post Orders.
• Carry out safety and security procedures and site-specific policies, and perform emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and its perimeter.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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