Security Officer Armed Credential Verification Driver

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Credential Verification Driver in Houston, TX. The role involves guarding government locations, verifying credentials, and managing access while delivering professional service with clear communication and teamwork.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.84 per hour, offering daytime shifts and a structured schedule. You will participate in security training and adhere to licensing requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required or preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide access-control at government location and verify credentials.
• Monitor entry/exit points and maintain visitor records.
• Respond to incidents and communicate with team.
• Conduct patrols of entrances and perimeter areas.
• Complete activity logs and reports.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Armed interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Job description

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 Officer Armed Credential Verification Driver in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for visitors and personnel. This driving position offers the opportunity to remain visible, help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver professional service through clear communication, teamwork, and integrity with Allied Universal.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors at a government location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.


• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals according to established access requirements.


• Respond to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as directed.


• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, access points, and surrounding perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.


• Maintain accurate activity logs and complete required reports related to visitor access, incidents, and security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.


• Possess three or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.


• Possess an armed guard card or license.


• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.


• Have customer service experience, preferred.


• 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 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.

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.