Security Officer Access Coordination

AUS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for Full Time Access Coordination in Houston, TX. The role involves managing entry control, guiding residents and visitors, and supporting safety initiatives on a residential site.

You will maintain strict access procedures, respond to incidents, and patrol to deter unauthorized activity. The position requires security experience, a background check, and compliance with licensing and drug-screen requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of security-related experience.
• Three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security experience or a college degree.
• Age: 18+ for unarmed, 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screening as a condition of employment.
• License requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, visitors, and vendors while performing access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify authorization, and maintain records per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns calmly, notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential areas, parking, access points, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Report maintenance, access-control issues, and security observations per procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Emergency response

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma

College degree (optional)

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 Security Officer Full Time Access Coordination in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a residential location, you will help manage entry and exit activity, verify authorized access, monitor assigned areas, and provide welcoming, professional service to residents and visitors. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a positive community experience. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Sun 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, visitors, and/or vendors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and vendor authorization, and maintain accurate entry and departure records in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, access points, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Report maintenance concerns, access-control issues, and other security-related observations according to site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of security-related experience.
• Possess at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.