Armed Access Control Officer: Entry & Perimeter Security

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers in a dynamic, welcoming workplace. As a Security Officer Armed Entry Control in Houston, TX, you will safeguard government locations, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and respond to security incidents with professional customer service.

Join a team that values integrity and a people-first culture; you will work full time with shifts including afternoons and weekends, and have

Qualifications

• 1+ year law enforcement or 3+ years security experience
• Armed guard card or license required
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Background check and drug screen required by law
• Must be 21+ years of age for armed roles

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at a government location by carrying out access-control procedures and policies
• Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorized access, issue visitor passes, and maintain access records
• Respond to incidents and security concerns calmly and follow established procedures
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Incident response

Patrolling

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Armed guard card/license

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers in a dynamic, welcoming workplace. As a Security Officer Armed Entry Control in Houston, TX, you will safeguard government locations, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and respond to security incidents with professional customer service.

Join a team that values integrity and a people-first culture; you will work full time with shifts including afternoons and weekends, and have