Security Officer - Flex Patrol

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 - Flex Courthouse Patrol in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, stay highly visible, and help to discourage security-related incidents through professional presence and clear communication. You will respond to alarms and service requests, document observations using site technology, and assist staff and visitors with a customer-first approach. We are agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $16.38 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate personnel and/or public resources as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and help to control entry and exit for employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries in accordance with site procedures.
• Observe and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns, and document observations in written and/or electronic reports.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as radios, phones, and video monitoring equipment as assigned by the site.
• Assist with crowd direction, queue management, and special event support as directed by site leadership.
• Complete routine administrative tasks such as logging patrols, writing incident reports, and maintaining required documentation per Allied Universal and site guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and responding personnel, providing directions and answering questions while maintaining post awareness.
• Support evacuation, shelter-in-place, and other emergency procedures when directed, following post orders and training.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening 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.

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.