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-FrontDesk Driver Security Clearance in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will greet visitors, manage access control, verify credentials, and monitor cameras and alarms to help identify security-related concerns. This is an armed, driving-required post, supporting a professional environment through clear communication, detailed reporting, and calm response to incidents. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to a team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.84 / 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 at a government facility front desk by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Control access at entry points by greeting and directing employees, visitors, and vendors; verifying identification and/or appointments; and issuing visitor credentials per site policy.
• Monitor lobby activity and security-related systems such as cameras, intercoms, and/or alarm panels, and communicate concerns to site contacts in a timely manner to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating disputes when possible and requesting assistance from supervisors and/or public services as needed.
• Complete required documentation such as visitor logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports; maintain clear communication with Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement and/or military and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Maintain an active DoD Confidential clearance.
• Possess 1 or more year of armed security-related and/or law enforcement and/or military experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess 5 or more years of security-related experience.
• 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.

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