Security Officer - Commercial Plaza Patrol Driver

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 - Commercial Plaza Patrol Driver
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** Houston, TX** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control while delivering standout customer service.

This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, puts people first, and delivers through teamwork with integrity.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
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03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tue
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sat
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sun
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial property.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical situations, alarms, disturbances, and/or suspicious activity.

+ Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the property, including parking areas, common areas, stairwells, and perimeter points, to help to deter unwanted activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.

+ Monitor and operate security-related systems and equipment as assigned, such as CCTV, intrusion alarms, fire panels, and/or access control systems, and report irregular conditions per site procedures.

+ Control access at designated entrances, loading areas, and/or garage gates by verifying credentials, following visitor management procedures, and maintaining orderly entry and exit flow.

+ Document daily activities, patrol results, incidents, and/or policy violations in written and/or electronic reports, and communicate updates to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

+ Provide direction and assistance during property events, deliveries, and/or tenant move-ins and move-outs, including coordinating with property management and responding to requests for service.

+ Perform building checks such as verifying doors are secured, lights are functioning, and restricted areas are not accessed, escalating issues to the appropriate point of contact.

+ Interact with local law enforcement and/or emergency responders when needed, preserving scene details, relaying observations, and following site-specific reporting requirements.

+ Follow all Allied Universal and site-specific policies, including professionalism standards, radio protocol, and post orders, while maintaining a customer-focused presence during all assigned shifts.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + - Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.

+ - Be at least 21 years of age.

+ - A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

+ - Access control and badge experience is preferred.

+ - Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

+ 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…