Security Officer Armed Patrol Veteran

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Veteran in Houston, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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 Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will support a welcoming environment through strong communication and customer service while representing Allied Universal with integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.40 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate personnel or public emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout assigned buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and/or potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify credentials or authorizations as required, and document security-related activities, observations, and/or incidents in accordance with site procedures.
• Carry and maintain assigned armed post equipment in accordance with Allied Universal policies and site requirements, and remain prepared to respond to security-related concerns within the scope of post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years of experience as military police or a corrections officer or in armed security-related work, or be a certified law enforcement graduate.
• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or have 5+ years of armed security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification for Texas only.
• An armed guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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.

Closing

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1634726