Security Officer Unarmed Alarm Panel Operations

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Allied Universal in Houston, TX is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Alarm Panel Operations. You will monitor properties, provide exceptional service to tenants and visitors, and respond to incidents with calm professionalism.

Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, monitoring access points, documenting daily activities, and supporting site personnel. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and alignment with company values.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age; 21+ for armed roles; HS diploma required.
• Background check and drug screen required; licensing varies by state.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and staff by following procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and access concerns with calm, professional reporting.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of property areas and report hazards.
• Monitor access points and assist with directions and inquiries.
• Prepare daily activity reports and incident documentation for leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Alarm panel experience

Access control

Badge system experience

Age requirement 18+

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 Unarmed Patrol Alarm Panel Operations in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and assist visitors, tenants, and staff with professionalism. You will communicate clearly, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver exceptional customer service while reflecting Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-oriented, and integrity-driven values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.30 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTime Mon 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and property management personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of commercial property buildings, parking areas, common areas, loading zones, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, property concerns, and potential hazards.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, assist with directions and general inquiries, and help maintain an orderly environment throughout the property.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation, communicating relevant observations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge 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.

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