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 - Armed Patrol Driver Rounds in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, 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 an Armed Patrol Officer in a retail and mall location, you will conduct routine mobile and foot patrols, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with calm professionalism. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license and an armed post requiring the appropriate armed guard card. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and customer-focused communication to every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / 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 clients at a retail location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the store, parking areas, receiving areas, and perimeter to help to deter theft, trespassing, and other unwanted activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating confrontations and coordinating with local law enforcement and/or emergency services when needed.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas, verify authorized access to back-of-house areas, and assist with loss prevention efforts by observing and reporting suspicious behavior.
• Complete reports and logs for incidents, patrol activity, and notable observations, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• A minimum of 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Level III Armed Certification is required for Texas only.
• A minimum of 5 years of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.