Armed Security Officer

Location: Spring

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.

Life doesn't always follow a fixed schedule. That's why we created the Security Officer - Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a  
** Security Officer
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** Spring, TX** , this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

** Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour*
* ** Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)*
* ** 21+ Years of Age (C101)*
* ** Active Armed Guard Card/License (Texas only) (C122)*
* ** Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements (C123)*
* ** 3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military OR 5+ Years Armed Security Experience (C158** )

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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Sat
10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

** How This Role Works:*
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** Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"):
** You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.

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** Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program:
** In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It's all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a retail location.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including preparing clear and accurate activity and incident reports.

+ Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

+ Monitor entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas for unusual behavior, policy violations, and/or potential theft activity, and communicate observations to site contacts and local responders when needed.

+ Support loss prevention and asset protection efforts by observing customer and employee activity, following post orders, and assisting with de-escalation during security-related situations.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5+ years of armed security experience.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

+ Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.

+ 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.

** 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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