Armed Security Officer - Utility Headquarters

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.

About the role

Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer at a vital utilities location in San Antonio, TX. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support daily operations through strong customer service and communication. This driving post offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including buildings, operational areas, access points, and perimeter zones, helping to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify credentials and/or authorizations as required, and help to identify suspicious behavior, restricted-area violations, and/or policy issues.
• Support emergency and incident response by communicating with site personnel, first responders, and/or Allied Universal teams, helping to protect people, property, and critical infrastructure during changing conditions.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Level III Armed Guard Card is required in Texas only.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$19.74 / hour

Schedule

• Monday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tuesday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.