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 - Data Center Gate in Pasadena, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced tech and telecom location, where you will manage access control and help maintain a professional, welcoming environment. You will greet and verify visitors, check credentials, manage badges, monitor entry points, and document security-related activity with clear communication. Your visible presence and customer service mindset help to deter unwanted activity while supporting an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.23 / 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 clients and guests by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff access control points at a technology location, verifying credentials, issuing temporary badges, and directing authorized personnel to the appropriate areas.
• Manage visitor processing by confirming appointments, checking identification, completing sign-in and/or sign-out logs, and providing entry instructions consistent with site policies.
• Monitor and control entry through doors, gates, and/or turnstiles, reporting unauthorized access attempts and policy concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating notifications and support per post orders.
• Monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, alarms, and access control panels, escalating irregular activity according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and service requests in written reports and/or electronic systems, providing clear information during shift turnovers.
• Communicate professionally with client staff, vendors, and delivery personnel, helping to support orderly loading, unloading, and routing to designated areas.
• Support security-related investigations by preserving observations, identifying key details, and assisting with incident documentation as directed by site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.