Security Guard

Alliedbarton Security Services; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

7 holidays paid at time and a half

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard in La Porte, TX, offering $16.00 per hour. You will protect clients across various sectors including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government, while delivering reliable customer service.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, performing patrols, and following site-specific procedures. A background check and drug screen are required; a valid driver’s license may be needed for some positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screen required by Allied Universal; compliant with laws.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment; a valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce site-specific safety procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with calm, problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the client site and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrols

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description

La Porte

$16.00 / Hr.

TSA Issued TWICValid Driver's License

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universalwill 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.
• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

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