Security Officer Experienced Patrol Detail

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 Experienced 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. Learn more:  You will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security‑related incidents.

You will support a welcoming environment through strong communication and customer service while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, care, and integrity.

Part Time

$16.38 / Hour

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Saturday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public by carrying out site‑specific procedures and assigned access control activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner and report security‑related concerns according to post instructions.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and public areas while documenting daily activities, observations, and/or incidents in required logs or reports.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including assisting with directions, communications, and/or crowd management during unusual events.

• Possess at least 6 months of security‑related experience.
• 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.

• 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.

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: