Security Officer Access Authorization Specialist

Overview

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 Full Time Access Authorization Specialist in Houston, TX
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a residential community, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, greet residents and visitors, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will communicate professionally, document activity, and support a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring for people, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time
Mon 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sun 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, guests, contractors, and/or visitors while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor and control access to the residential property by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, and directing authorized individuals as appropriate.
• Respond to access-related concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned residential areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or property concerns.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, visitor logs, incident documentation, and other required records in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least two years of security-related experience.
• Possess at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• 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:

• 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&DD, and disability insurance.
• 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: