Unarmed Security Officer

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 Officer - Gatehouse Control in Point Comfort, 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 busy chemical and petrochemical location, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry and exit points, and monitor activity to help identify security-related concerns early. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help discourage incidents, and communicate clearly with site teams and Allied Universal leaders. Join a caring, people-first culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, contractors, and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing and/or collecting visitor credentials, managing sign-in and sign-out logs, and coordinating with site contacts for access authorization.
• Screen and/or monitor incoming and outgoing pedestrian and vehicle traffic by observing for prohibited items or unusual activity, supporting contraband prevention efforts, and documenting access control actions as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications, assisting with evacuations and/or shelter-in-place actions when directed, and preserving incident details for follow-up.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of gates, administrative areas, and perimeter routes, and complete accurate activity logs and incident reports per Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license 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.

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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