Security Officer - Houston

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.

As a Security Officer - Chemical Access Desk in Houston, TX
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical or petrochemical location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security‑related incidents and providing outstanding customer service. This is a driving post, so a valid driver’s license is required. You will be part of a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation while always acting with integrity and putting people first.

Full Time

$15.45 / Hour

• Wed 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Thur 05:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Fri 05:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Sat 05:00 AM – 05:00 PM

• 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&DD, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks:
  Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Monitor and control access to the chemical or petrochemical location, verifying identification and credentials of all individuals entering and exiting the premises.
• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and its perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of access control activities, incidents, and observations as required by site procedures.
• Communicate any security-related concerns or incidents to Allied Universal management and/or client representatives in a timely manner.
• Support site operations by assisting with visitor management and maintaining awareness of site-specific hazards common to chemical and petrochemical environments.

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued by the Transportation Security Administration is required.
• 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:  .

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