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.
Responsibilities:
As a Security Guard Armed Patrol Driver in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol professional in a busy retail location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. This driving post combines customer service, communication, and rapid response, offering the chance to support people first while working with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
What You'll Do:
* Provide customer service to visitors, customers, and/or staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related screening, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
* Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site contacts and/or local law enforcement when appropriate.
* Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity, identify hazards, and monitor for unusual behavior.
* Serve in an armed post in accordance with Allied Universal standards and site policies, maintaining professional bearing and appropriate readiness while handling security-related situations.
* Assist with monitoring entrances and exits, checking credentials and/or restricted areas, and supporting loss prevention awareness through visible presence and timely communication.
Minimum Requirements:
* Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security-related experience.
* Be at least 21 years of age.
* A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
* Level III Armed Certification is required 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.
Qualifications:
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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