Security Officer Enhanced Armed Driver

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Holiday pay and vacation after service

Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Driver Patrol to provide reliable, armed guarding with flexible yet anchored shifts. The role supports customer service, incidents response, and site safety at a major retail location.

The position offers a fixed anchor shift with options to pick up extra shifts via the scheduling platform, enabling earnings growth while maintaining part-time hours and potential progression toward full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, military, or 5+ years of armed security experience.
• Valid Texas Level III Armed Certification required.
• Be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security and customer service at the assigned site.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Conduct armed patrols of the retail grocery location and surrounding areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious behavior or policy violations to management.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate with leadership and responders as needed.

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 Driver Patrol 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: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeFri03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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 clients, customers, and employees by carrying out armed security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following post orders and applicable procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail grocery location, including sales areas, entrances, parking areas, loading zones, and the surrounding perimeter, to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe customer, employee, vendor, and delivery activity; report suspicious behavior, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain clear communication with Allied Universal leadership, store management, and emergency responders as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, military, or 5+ years of armed security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
• 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.