Security Officer - Dorsey St

Allied Universal; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: claim additional shifts

Career growth & training

Retirement savings plan

Exclusive perks through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer to protect clients across chemical/petrochemical sites. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor access records, and perform routine patrols while delivering outstanding customer service and security.

Join Allied Universal to deter incidents, provide visibility, and follow site policies with a focus on safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor and contractor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control records.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site contacts and emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, parking areas, business facilities, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Complete required reports, logs, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant security-related information to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge management

Background checks

Age requirement handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 - Dorsey St in Port Arthur, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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 Access Control Security Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue and monitor badges, and maintain accurate access records. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, help to deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every security-related responsibility.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.89 / Hour

Security Experience - 6+ Months

Job Schedule

DayTime Wed01:00 PM - 09:00 PM Thu01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor and contractor credentials, and maintain accurate access-control records.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site contacts and emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, parking areas, business facilities, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Complete required reports, logs, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant security-related information to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• 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 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.

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