Security Officer Full Time Credential Verification

Alliedbarton Security Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Credential Verification to safeguard clients across industries. You will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a professional, welcoming experience for employees and visitors.

The role emphasizes visibility, clear communication, and calm response to incidents, with a schedule covering days and nights.

Qualifications

• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen in accordance with laws.
• valid driver’s license only for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel while following site access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify IDs, and issue or collect visitor credentials as directed.
• Screen and direct visitors, vendors, and vehicles per site procedures, escalating issues as needed.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly following emergency protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of access areas, buildings, and perimeters; report anomalies.

Skills

Access control

Badge experience

Customer service

Team presence

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 Full Time Credential Verification in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a chemical/petrochemical location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a welcoming, professional experience for employees and visitors. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate clearly, and help address security-related concerns while supporting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies at a chemical/petrochemical location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, issue or collect visitor credentials as directed, and maintain accurate entry and exit records.
• Screen and direct incoming visitors, vendors, and vehicles in accordance with site procedures, escalating access discrepancies or unauthorized-entry concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access areas, buildings, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.