Armed Security Officer – Flexible Part‑Time Patrol (Houston)

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Response to join our team. The role offers flexible, anchor shifts with fixed hours, plus the opportunity to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

You will patrol, monitor entrances, and respond to incidents while upholding our commitment to safety and customer service. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, Texas Level III Armed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Military Police or Corrections Officer, or be a certified law enforcement graduate.
• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.
• Level III Armed Certification in Texas is required.
• Background check and drug screen required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry as required, and assist with visitor direction and facility access procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and notification protocols.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, observations, and other security-related events.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security

Military police experience

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level III Armed Certification (TX)

Armed Guard Card/License (preferred)

Job description

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Response to join our team. The role offers flexible, anchor shifts with fixed hours, plus the opportunity to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform.

You will patrol, monitor entrances, and respond to incidents while upholding our commitment to safety and customer service. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of law enforcement, corrections, or military experience, Texas Level III Armed