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Security Officer - Full-Time Overnight Screener

Houston, Texas

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Security Officer - Full-Time Overnight Screener

Houston, Texas Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Overnight Req ID: 2026-1540524 Work Days Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 02/25/2026
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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 - Full-Time Overnight Screener in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will greet associates and drivers, conduct entry screening and package checks, verify credentials, and monitor activity at access points. You will document incidents, communicate clearly with site teams, and help to support smooth operations during high-volume shifts. Bring an agile mindset, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a people-first culture.


Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.33 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime
Thur12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Fri12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Sat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Sun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

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, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Screen and verify employees, visitors, and contractors at entry points by checking identification, issuing and/or collecting badges, and confirming authorization for access.
  • Support shipping and receiving operations by coordinating access for inbound and outbound vehicles, confirming appointment details when available, and directing traffic flow to designated areas.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying site leadership and/or Allied Universal management as required.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the building, docks, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and report maintenance hazards or suspicious conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • 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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Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Regional President
  • Regional Vice President
  • General Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Client Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Field Supervisor
  • Shift Supervisor
  • Security Professional
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Rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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