Security Officer Armed Patrol Investigator

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Employee perks discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Investigator in Houston, TX. This flexible role offers reliable anchor shifts and optional added shifts to increase earnings, with a pay rate of $18.84 per hour.

Responsibilities include protecting visitors and property, responding to incidents, and maintaining logs. Requirements include an armed guard license, a college degree, and 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of law enforcement experience or 2+ years of security supervisor/manager experience or 3+ years of security experience.
• Armed guard card or license.
• College degree required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control or badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screening required by law.
• Participate in security training programs.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public by carrying out security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to government property and verify credentials as required.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain logs related to patrols and incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Decision making

Procedural compliance

Reliability

Education

College degree

Armed guard license

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Badge readers

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Investigator in Houston, TX, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed05:00 PM - 05:00 AM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim‑A‑Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or public agencies as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, access points, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to government property, verify credentials as required, and maintain awareness of vehicles, visitors, and deliveries entering or leaving the location.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required logs related to patrols, incidents, access activity, and other security‑related observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience OR 2+ years of security‑related supervisor or manager experience OR 3+ years of security‑related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess a college degree.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge experience is 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full‑time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real‑time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; 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).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.

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

2026-1742407