Security Officer Armed Patrol Detail

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Detail in Houston, TX
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer at a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to discourage security‑related incidents, and respond to situations with professionalism.

Part Time

$18.40 / Hour

• Day Time Sat  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• Provide customer service by carrying out assigned security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem‑solving manner while documenting relevant details.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Support public‑facing operations by interacting with employees, visitors, and officials in a courteous manner and assisting with directions, information, and/or incident response needs.

• Possess one of the following: 3 or more years of experience as a Military Police professional, Corrections Officer, or armed security‑related professional, or be a Certified Law Enforcement Graduate.
• Possess 3 or more years of combined Law Enforcement, Corrections, and/or Military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security‑related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
• An Armed Guard Card or License is preferred.
• 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.

• 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.