Security Officer Armed Patrol Driving Role

Allied Universal; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider, invites applications for a Part-Time Security Officer – Armed Patrol in Weslaco, TX. The role involves driving patrols, maintaining a visible presence, and assisting customers and staff with professionalism in a retail environment.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, patrolling, monitoring access points, and reporting incidents per procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Armed Guard Card or License required.
• Level III Armed Certification in Texas required.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions.
• Background check and drug screening as per law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, customers, and employees while following security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner per policies.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of the retail location, parking, loading areas and perimeter.
• Monitor entrances/exits and report suspicious activity or hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Carry licensed firearms in accordance with laws, licensing requirements and site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Incident response

Patrol procedures

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Armed Guard Card

Level III Armed Certification

Valid driver’s license

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 Armed Patrol Driving Role in Weslaco, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a retail location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and assist customers, employees, and visitors with professionalism. This driving post offers the opportunity to respond to situations, communicate clearly, and support a welcoming environment while representing Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, customers, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, parking areas, loading areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas; observe and report suspicious activity, potential hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain proficiency with assigned equipment and carry authorized firearms in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, Allied Universal policies, and site-specific procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.