Security Officer Armed-Front Desk

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 Armed-FrontDesk Driver Security Clearance** in **Houston, TX** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will greet visitors, manage access control, verify credentials, and monitor cameras and alarms to help identify security-related concerns. This is an armed, driving-required post, supporting a professional environment through clear communication, detailed reporting, and calm response to incidents. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to a team that puts people first and acts with integrity.**Position Type: Full Time****Pay Rate: $18.84 / Hour****Job Schedule:****Day** **Time**Mon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PM**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 at a government facility front desk by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.+ Control access at entry points by greeting and directing employees, visitors, and vendors; verifying identification and/or appointments; and issuing visitor credentials per site policy.+ Monitor lobby activity and security-related systems such as cameras, intercoms, and/or alarm panels, and communicate concerns to site contacts in a timely manner to help to deter unauthorized activity.+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating disputes when possible and requesting assistance from supervisors and/or public services as needed.+ Complete required documentation such as visitor logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports; maintain clear communication with Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.**Minimum Requirements:**+ A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.+ Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement and/or military and/or security-related experience or a college degree.+ Maintain an active DoD Confidential clearance.+ Possess 1 or more year of armed security-related and/or law enforcement and/or military experience.+ Possess an armed guard card and/or license.+ Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.+ Be at least 21 years of age.+ Possess 5 or more years of security-related experience.+ 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.**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 .**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 .**Job ID:** 2026-1553877**Location:** United States-Texas-Houston**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security