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 Full Time Unarmed Patrol Alarm Monitoring in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, support access control activities, and respond to security-related concerns. Maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents while delivering outstanding customer service and communication. Bring your reliability, integrity, and teamwork to a caring, innovative company that puts people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $14.71 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random foot and vehicle patrols of chemical and petrochemical facility areas, buildings, access points, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor access control points; verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain required logs and documentation in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, spills, and other critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders according to established protocols.
- Observe and report hazards, equipment concerns, policy violations, and suspicious activity to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Why Join Us
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
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