Security Officer

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 Petrochemical Access Driver in Freeport, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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 Access Control Officer at a chemical and/or petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, and support visitor and employee check-in with clear, professional communication. You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents while delivering strong customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable, innovative approach in our people-first culture.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $21.63 / 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 the client by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing and retrieving visitor credentials, and directing authorized personnel, contractors, and guests according to site requirements.
• Screen and process visitors, deliveries, and contractors by confirming appointments, required authorizations, and destination information, and notifying site contacts as needed.
• Monitor access control systems, alarms, and gate equipment, and report irregular conditions to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports for arrivals and departures, vehicle entries, key control activities, and incident-related documentation.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and supporting on-site response teams as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to identify unusual activity, unsecured doors, and/or policy violations.
• Support traffic and vehicle flow at gates and checkpoints, including directing commercial vehicles to designated staging areas and verifying shipping and receiving documentation when required.
• Participate in drills, briefings, and shift turnovers, and communicate post updates, procedural changes, and observed concerns to incoming personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least 1+ years of security experience is required.
• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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.