Unarmed Security Patrol & Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer full-time unarmed patrol in Houston, TX. You will monitor and protect client sites, deter incidents, support access control, and deliver superior customer service to employees and visitors.

Role requires a minimum of one year in security, with preferred badge experience and license. Wage is $22.15 per hour. The position offers growth, benefits, and opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, business areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, access concerns, and potential hazards.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and document entries, exits, and observations in required reports.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain a professional presence, communicate clearly with site personnel and the public, and complete accurate incident and daily activity reports.

Skills

Customer service

Security patrol

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Badge systems

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer full-time unarmed patrol in Houston, TX. You will monitor and protect client sites, deter incidents, support access control, and deliver superior customer service to employees and visitors.

Role requires a minimum of one year in security, with preferred badge experience and license. Wage is $22.15 per hour. The position offers growth, benefits, and opportunities within a dynamic team.