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Security Flex Officer - Armed

Allied Universal · Houston, TX · Today
On-siteInformation Technology$18.68/hrPart-time

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to serve and safeguard clients across industries such as Healthcare, Education, and Finance. This role uses an exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability, offering flexibility to build a schedule that works for you while gaining valuable site experience. The position may require working irregular shifts at times with little to no advance notice. Requisition ID: 2026-1711963.

Pay

$18.68 per hour with daily or weekly pay options available.

Schedule

  • Part-time
  • Open availability required
  • Irregular shifts possible with little to no advance notice
  • Shift-pickup platform for flexible scheduling
  • Zip code: 77007

Requirements

  • Active Armed Guard Card
  • 3+ years of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience
  • Open availability

Responsibilities

  • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
  • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
  • Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
  • Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
  • Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
  • Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
  • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
  • Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
  • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • Licensing requirements subject to state and/or local laws and regulations (may be required prior to employment)
  • Valid driver's license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
  • Background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws (qualified applicants with criminal histories considered consistent with applicable laws)
  • Drug screen to the extent permitted by law
  • At least 18 years of age (21 years if armed)
  • Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
  • Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
  • Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Active listening and problem-solving skills
  • Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic)
  • Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation paid out only where required by law

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