Overview 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. Job Description As a Security Officer Armed Entry Control in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, controlling access, and responding to security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and personnel, and use sound judgment in a dynamic setting. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture support your success. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM What You'll Do: • Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at a government location by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities. • Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorized access, issue visitor passes as directed, and maintain accurate access-related records. • Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and following established procedures. • Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity. Minimum Requirements: • Possess at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience. • Possess an armed guard card or license. • Possess a college degree. • CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. • Comfortably use a computer or tablet is preferred. • Be at least 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. • Participate in industry-specific security training programs. • 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. Closing 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. Requisition ID 2026-1707594