Armed Security Officer - Burress St

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 Armed Security Officer - Burress St. 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:  As an Armed Front Desk Security Professional supporting a government location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional point of contact while helping to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, verifying visitors, responding to security-related concerns, communicating clearly with staff and guests, and helping to deter incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring, integrity, innovation, and teamwork guide every interaction.

• 21+ Years of Age
• 3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Military/Security Experience OR a College Degree
• 1+ Years' Law Enforcement Experience OR 2+ Years' Security Supervisor/Manager Experience OR 3+ Years' Security Experience
• 1+ Years' Armed Security/Law Enforcement/Military Experience
• Security Experience - 5+ Years
• College Degree
• Armed Guard Card/License
• Client Requires Proof of HS Diploma/GED

• Mon 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access to the location, greet and direct visitors, verify identification and appointment information, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate front-desk communications equipment, answer incoming calls, relay information to appropriate personnel, and provide clear directions or assistance to guests.
• Observe and report unusual activity, access concerns, hazards, and policy violations to appropriate personnel while maintaining a professional and courteous presence.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific protocols and contacting emergency services or designated personnel when appropriate.

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Possess 1+ years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience, 2+ years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Possess a college degree.
• Possess 5+ years of security-related experience.
• 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.

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…