Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Texas is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect clients across sectors including Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare and Education. You will perform patrols, respond to incidents, and enforce site policies while delivering professional customer service.

Requirements include 3+ years of security, military, or law-enforcement experience or an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice; be at least 21; pass background and drug screening; valid driver’s license for driving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience or an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while enforcing safety procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly and manage critical situations.
• Conduct regular patrols of the business and perimeter; adapt to client-site conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

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

Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)

3+ Years Security, Military, or Law Enforcement Experience or Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

As an Armed Security Officer 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 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 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/safety 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

Perks And Benefits

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1639107