Security Guard Armed Patrol Driver Response
About the role
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 Guard Armed Patrol Driver Response in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a retail location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to situations with professionalism. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with store teams and visitors, and support a welcoming environment. Allied Universal values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to customers, visitors, and team members by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the retail location, including sales areas, entrances, loading areas, parking lots, and perimeter.
- Monitor access points and observe activity to help deter theft, unauthorized access, and other security-related concerns.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
$17.25 per hour
Schedule
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Thursday: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM