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 - Industrial Gatehouse Driver in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing and industrial location in an access control role, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, managing entry and exit, and monitoring activity to help spot and help to deter security-related concerns. You will complete routine checks, document events, and communicate clearly with site teams while delivering strong customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license, supported by our agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by following site-specific security-related procedures and policies at an industrial location, including directing visitors, contractors, and drivers to the proper check-in areas.
• Control access at entrances and/or gates by verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, maintaining visitor and vendor logs, and coordinating with site contacts for approvals.
• Monitor inbound and outbound traffic for personnel and delivery vehicles, help to deter unauthorized entry, and report access control issues according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response activities and communicating with site leadership and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, document observations, and report hazards, maintenance concerns, and security-related policy violations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• 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.

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