Armed Security Officer - Flexible Part-Time Shifts

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

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Entry Authorization in Houston, TX. This role offers flexible, anchor shifts with additional shifts available to increase earnings. The pay rate is $18.84 per hour, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The position emphasizes customer service at a government site, access control, and incident response, with opportunities to progress to full-time roles and paid training, in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security‑related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security‑related experience.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Possess a college degree.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background investigation as per laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories per law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Participate in industry‑specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors at a government location by carrying out access‑control procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and control access to restricted areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to access‑control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter to identify and report security‑related concerns, unauthorized access attempts, or facility issues.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports regarding incidents, access‑control activities, and unusual occurrences, and communicate pertinent information to site leadership and/or responding agencies.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Emergency response

Report writing

Patrolling

Education

College degree

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Entry Authorization in Houston, TX. This role offers flexible, anchor shifts with additional shifts available to increase earnings. The pay rate is $18.84 per hour, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The position emphasizes customer service at a government site, access control, and incident response, with opportunities to progress to full-time roles and paid training, in a dynamic team environment.