Security Officer Full Time Entry Control
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
As a Security Officer Full Time Entry Control in Texas City, 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/petrochemical location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and documenting security‑related activity. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and support a caring, team‑oriented culture built on integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation at Allied Universal.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to site personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Control access to the chemical and petrochemical facility by verifying identification, visitor authorization, contractor credentials, and vehicle entry requirements.
- Monitor entry points, access‑control systems, alarms, and communications equipment; document access activity and report irregular conditions according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established emergency and notification protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, operational areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter; report observed hazards, unauthorized activity, and security‑related concerns.
Requirements
- Possess a TSA‑issued TWIC.
- Ability to lift more than 20 pounds (preferred).
- Comfort using a computer or tablet (preferred).
- Customer service experience (preferred).
- 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 may be required prior to employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
- A valid driver’s license 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
$14.94 per hour
Schedule
Daytime: Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM