Armed Access Control Officer Clearance Required

Allied Universal®; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Part-Time Armed Access Control Security Officer in Houston, TX. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a welcoming environment for government locations.

The role emphasizes professional customer service, clear communication, and adherence to site-specific policies while safeguarding clients and personnel. Training and growth opportunities are available within a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess an active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff while carrying out access control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify identifications and maintain logs.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, professional manner and notify appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain documentation of visitor activity and incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

College degree

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Part Time Armed Access Control Security Clearance in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Access Control Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, control access, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and personnel, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct authorized individuals according to established entry and exit procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to identify and report security-related concerns.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation related to visitor activity, incidents, access control, and daily operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess an active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.