Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol Risk Awareness

Alliedbarton Security Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol Risk Awareness in Houston, TX. The role offers fixed anchor shifts with six-month commitment and a program to claim additional shifts to increase earnings.

The position emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and adherence to site procedures, with opportunities to gain experience across multiple sites while staying within part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal conducts drug screening where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and report to appropriate contacts or emergency personnel.
• Perform regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned government buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, employee, and vehicle activity per site procedures and report unusual conditions.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff information per Allied Universal and site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

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

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 Unarmed Patrol Risk Awareness 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: $16.38 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri01:00 PM - 05:00 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 visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency personnel as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned government buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, employee, and vehicle activity in accordance with site procedures, reporting unusual conditions or policy violations.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff information in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.