Security Officer - Flex - Utilities Site

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 - Flex - Utilities Site in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license in the job state, supporting mobile patrol coverage and rapid response. You will provide strong customer service, clear communication, and accurate reporting while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $18.75 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a utilities location by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting and documenting events per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of production areas, yards, access roads, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access at gates and designated entry points by checking identification, verifying visitor purpose, and following sign-in and/or sign-out procedures as required by site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and/or other site systems when assigned, and communicate observed issues to operations personnel and/or supervisors.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions, unusual activity, and maintenance concerns to appropriate site contacts, consistent with post orders and scope of assignment.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports, and other required documentation with clear, accurate, and timely information.
• Maintain a professional presence while interacting with employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors, providing directions and site information as needed.
• Support emergency response activities such as evacuations, shelter-in-place actions, and traffic control when directed, following site-specific procedures and supervisor guidance.
• Communicate by radio and/or phone with site personnel, local responders, and Allied Universal leadership as necessary to coordinate response and provide status updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.