Security Officer - Flex

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 - Flex Civic Patrol 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 Flex 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, report concerns, and provide clear, respectful customer service to employees and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, innovative approach within a caring culture that puts people first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $16.38 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at a government location by carrying out post orders, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas, including building interiors, public-facing spaces, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and designated access points; observe for unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized entry and/or loitering.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate resources such as site representatives and/or public emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Complete security-related reports and documentation, including incident reports, daily activity logs, and patrol observations, in a clear and timely manner.
• Operate and/or monitor security-related equipment such as radios, access control systems, and video monitoring systems as applicable to the post.
• Provide directions, general assistance, and de-escalation support to members of the public and site staff while maintaining a professional presence.
• Support crowd management and orderly movement of visitors during peak periods, public meetings, and/or special events as assigned.
• Identify and report maintenance, lighting, and facility concerns observed during patrols to the appropriate point of contact.
• Follow Allied Universal and site procedures for key control, restricted areas, and handling found property when encountered during patrol activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.