Access Control Security Officer (Night Shift) — Houston

Alliedbarton Security Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control Reception in Houston, TX. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and assist visitors with professionalism at a government aviation location.

You will stay visible, follow site protocols, and contribute to a secure, welcoming environment. This full-time role offers a daytime-to-night shift pattern with potential for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and passengers while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government aviation location.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorization before granting access to restricted areas; maintain visitor logs and issue or collect access credentials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and entry activity; report suspicious activity, access-control concerns, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific protocols and contacting emergency services and/or supervisory personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized entry and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control Reception in Houston, TX. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and assist visitors with professionalism at a government aviation location.

You will stay visible, follow site protocols, and contribute to a secure, welcoming environment. This full-time role offers a daytime-to-night shift pattern with potential for growth and benefits.