Security Officer Part Time Reception Security

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Part Time Security Officer (Reception) to serve as the friendly first point of contact for visitors and staff at a chemical/petrochemical location. You will manage front desk duties, verify IDs, issue credentials, and maintain visitor logs.

This role offers weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. It’s ideal for someone who values flexibility, professional presence, and a commitment to safety and security across a

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to visitors and employees at a front desk.
• Verify identification and issue visitor credentials.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and respond to questions.
• Follow site procedures for access control and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Staff the front desk, verify IDs and issue visitor credentials.
• Monitor access points and respond to unusual activity.
• Maintain logs and incident reports.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Part Time Reception Security in Houston, 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 a Front Desk Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will be a welcoming, professional presence while supporting access control, visitor management, credential verification, and clear communication with employees and guests. You will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry activity and responding to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
• Sun 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out site‑specific procedures at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor records.
• Monitor access points, communications systems, and/or alarm notifications; promptly report unusual activity or access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, emergency notifications, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following established response protocols.
• Maintain clear written logs and incident reports, provide directions and information, and communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

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.

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.