Armed Retail Security Officer — Patrol, Service & Growth

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX seeks an Armed Security Officer for a Katy FWY retail location. You will conduct armed patrols, deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service.

This role requires 3+ years combined law enforcement or 5+ years armed security, a Level III Armed Certification in Texas, 21+ years old, and a valid driver’s license; full-time schedule with shift times listed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years combined law enforcement or 5+ years armed security experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Level III Armed Certification required in Texas.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, shoppers, and store personnel by carrying out armed security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following applicable site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, exits, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location to help deter unauthorized access, theft, and other suspicious activity.
• Document and report incidents, observations, and security-related concerns in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Allied Universal in Houston, TX seeks an Armed Security Officer for a Katy FWY retail location. You will conduct armed patrols, deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service.

This role requires 3+ years combined law enforcement or 5+ years armed security, a Level III Armed Certification in Texas, 21+ years old, and a valid driver’s license; full-time schedule with shift times listed.