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Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard in Houston, TX to protect clients across Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. The role focuses on client service, safety procedures, and responding to incidents to maintain a secure environment.

Candidates should meet minimum age and education requirements, be willing to undergo background checks and drug screening, and may need a valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; 5 years verifiable experience may substitute.
• Background check will be conducted in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen is required where permitted by law; driving positions may require a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce safety policies across client sites.
• Respond to incidents calmly and participate in emergency procedures as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of the premises and perimeters, varied by site.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Incident response

Patrol operations

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

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

Perks and 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