Security Officer - Flex Distribution Patrol

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 Patrol 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with team members and site contacts, document observations, and respond to situations with calm professionalism and strong customer service. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $14.94 / 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 employees, drivers, vendors and/or visitors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and escalate concerns through the chain of command as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of building interiors, loading docks, parking areas, trailer yards and perimeter lines; working environments and conditions may vary by location and shift.
• Help to monitor access points and vehicle flow, verifying credentials and/or authorization for entry, deliveries and departures in accordance with site procedures.
• Perform rounds to help identify unsecured doors, broken lights, unusual conditions, package or freight irregularities and/or suspicious activity, and report findings per post orders.
• Help to monitor and operate security-related systems such as CCTV, access control, alarms and/or radio communications, and document system alerts and observations.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports and other required documentation with accurate details, including times, locations, persons involved and actions taken.
• Assist with traffic direction and staging during peak inbound and outbound periods, special events and/or emergency conditions as directed by site leadership.
• Support emergency and business continuity procedures such as evacuation, severe weather response and/or medical response by providing direction, notifications and scene control within assigned authority.
• Maintain a professional presence, communicate clearly with site personnel and management, and coordinate with responding public resources when requested.

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.