Security Officer Armed Patrol

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 in Houston, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage incidents, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. This role combines routine patrols, strong communication, and customer service while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour

Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)

21+ Years of Age (C101)
6 Months+ Armed Security/Law Enforcement/Military Experience (C109)
Active Armed Guard Card/License (Texas only) (C122)
Armed Guard Card/License (C135)
3+ Year Military Police or Corrections Officer or Armed Security or Certified Law Enforcement Graduate (C156)
3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military OR 5+ Years Armed Security Experience

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur07:00 PM - 03:00 AMFri07:00 PM - 03:00 AMSat07:00 PM - 03:00 AMSun07:00 PM - 03:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or the public by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with supervisors, staff, and/or first responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions or security-related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and public spaces while following post orders for an armed assignment, helping to support compliance with location rules, reporting requirements, and applicable laws.
• Prepare clear, timely reports of incidents, patrol activities, and notable events, and assist with directing people during evacuations, medical calls, and/or other emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Have 3+ years of experience as a military police officer or 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.
• Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.
• 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 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.

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1625419