Armed Security Officer - Storefront Patrol

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

On-site training

Retirement plan

Perks program

Career growth

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring for a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in San Antonio, TX. The role offers flexible, fixed shifts with opportunities to pick up additional shifts through the scheduling platform, designed to provide income stability and potential progression toward a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include customer service, responding to incidents, armed patrols across store premises, reporting, and ensuring safety through professional presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include valid driver’s license.
• Level III Armed Guard Card required in Texas.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Background investigation will be conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to customers, employees, and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular armed patrols throughout the retail location including sales floors and entry points.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and deter crime through a professional presence.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations to site management.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Incident response

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level III Armed Guard Card

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Armed Security Officer - Store Front Part Time in San Antonio, TX, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 03:15 PM - 11:30 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to customers, employees, and visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales floors, entry and exit points, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor for suspicious activity, potential theft-related incidents, and unauthorized access, helping to deter criminal activity through a professional presence and timely reporting.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and policy concerns to site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A Level III Armed Guard Card is required in Texas.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.