Security Officer

As a  
** Security Officer Credential Screening
** in  
** Houston, TX** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will help manage access control, monitor entry and exit activity, and support a professional, welcoming experience for visitors and staff. In this role, you will remain visible, respond to security-related concerns, and help to deter incidents through strong communication, reliability, and integrity while working as part of a caring, innovative team.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $16.33 / Hour*
* ** Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)*
* ** 21+ Years of Age (C101)*
* ** Security Experience - 2+ Years (C114)*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tue
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wed
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thur
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fri
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, and/or employees by following site-specific access procedures, verifying credentials, and documenting entry and exit activity at a logistics and distribution location.

+ Monitor access points, vehicle gates, and/or delivery areas to help support authorized movement of people, packages, and equipment in accordance with post instructions.

+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate observations to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as appropriate.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, warehouse areas, loading zones, parking areas, and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.

+ Assist with security-related reports, visitor logs, key or badge accountability, and other assigned duties that help support daily operations and emergency response activities.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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

+ Be 21+ years of age.

+ 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.

** 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.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Texas-Houston

** Job Category:
** Security Officer