Security Officer Full Time Entry Authorization
About the role
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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 (Full‑Time) in Port Isabel, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as chemical/petrochemical. In this Access Control Officer role you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and contractors. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter security‑related incidents while supporting site operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a chemical/petrochemical location by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, authorizations, and visitor or contractor documentation in accordance with site requirements.
- Maintain accurate access‑control records, issue and recover authorized badges or credentials, and report discrepancies through established procedures.
- Respond to access‑control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, surrounding areas, and perimeter locations while observing for unusual activity, unauthorized entry, or security‑related concerns.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 + years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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.
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: Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
$13.50 per hour
Schedule
- Friday: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Sunday: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM