Armed Security Officer Patrol

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer Patrol in Houston, Texas. The role involves patrolling automotive manufacturing or industrial sites, ensuring a visible presence to deter incidents, and responding to security concerns with professionalism.

Responsibilities include customer service, access control, incident response, and documenting patrol activities while maintaining armed qualifications. A valid armed guard card, driver’s license, and minimum age of 21 are required.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly following site protocols.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of facilities, parking areas, and access points to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor restricted areas, verify credentials, and report suspicious activity or violations.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations accurately and maintain qualifications for armed assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout automotive manufacturing or industrial facilities, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report suspicious activity, hazards, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations accurately, and maintain required qualifications for armed assignments.

Skills

Customer service

Armed patrols

Incident response

Access control

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Armed Security Officer Patrol in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a dynamic automotive location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. This driving post offers the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service, clear communication, and support to daily operations while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and integrity-driven culture.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$16.67 / Hour

Driver's License & Armed Security License Required

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sun: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout automotive manufacturing or industrial facilities, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report suspicious activity, hazards, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations accurately, and maintain required qualifications for armed assignments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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

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