Unarmed Security Officer - Flex
Company
Allied Universal
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Allied Universal
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Job Description
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 Distribution Center in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 Allied Universal Officer supporting a busy logistics and distribution location, you will manage access control at key entry points, verify credentials, greet employees, drivers, and visitors, and document arrivals and departures. You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, while communicating clearly with site leaders and our operations team. Join a caring culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, and grounded in integrity.
Position Type: Flex
Pay Rate: $16.33 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Sat
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Manage access control at entrances and gates by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, maintaining visitor and vendor logs, and directing drivers to designated check-in areas.
• Monitor inbound and outbound traffic flow for employees, contractors, and delivery vehicles, reporting irregularities and/or policy concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and communicating timely updates to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, dock areas, and perimeter, observing for unusual activity that may help to deter unauthorized access and/or theft.
Minimum Requirements:
• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.
As a Security Officer - Flex Distribution Center in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 Allied Universal Officer supporting a busy logistics and distribution location, you will manage access control at key entry points, verify credentials, greet employees, drivers, and visitors, and document arrivals and departures. You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, while communicating clearly with site leaders and our operations team. Join a caring culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, and grounded in integrity.
Position Type: Flex
Pay Rate: $16.33 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Sat
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Manage access control at entrances and gates by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, maintaining visitor and vendor logs, and directing drivers to designated check-in areas.
• Monitor inbound and outbound traffic flow for employees, contractors, and delivery vehicles, reporting irregularities and/or policy concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and communicating timely updates to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, dock areas, and perimeter, observing for unusual activity that may help to deter unauthorized access and/or theft.
Minimum Requirements:
• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.
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