Security Officer - La Porte

Allied Universal; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Basic life and AD&D

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer in La Porte, TX. The role involves safeguarding clients across various industries, delivering quality customer service, and implementing site safety procedures. A valid driver’s license is often required for driving positions.

Candidates must meet minimum age and education requirements, and be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening as required by law. Allied Universal offers comprehensive benefits and career stability.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Background check will be conducted as required by law
• Drug screen required where permitted by law
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by following safety and security procedures and site policies
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and solve problems
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the premises and perimeter

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

$16.50 / Hr

Valid Driver's License

As a Security Officer La Porte, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• 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

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