Security Officer - Driver Gate Security

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 - Driver Gate Security in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and support access control to help maintain orderly operations. You will stay visible, document security-related activity using a computer or tablet, and deliver strong customer service through clear communication with employees and visitors. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in the job state.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $13.50 / Hour

Requirements: Driver's License (No B restriction, Held longer than 1 year)

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a manufacturing and industrial environment.
• Monitor access control points and verify authorization for entry to production, warehouse, and administrative areas, helping to deter unauthorized access and/or loss.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with incident documentation and notifications per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas including production floors, loading docks, parking areas, and perimeter routes, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, alarms, and visitor management tools, and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns through the designated reporting process.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using computer or tablet 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.

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