About this role
Security Officer - American Petrolium Rd Job in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Position Type: Part Time
Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1685082
Work Days Available: Monday, Saturday
Date posted: 09/29/2026
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 - American Petrolium Rd 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 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 a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a utilities location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and report security-related concerns. This driving role requires a valid driver's license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with site personnel, and support a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $14.50 / Hour
Driver's License and TWIC required
Job Schedule:
DayTime
Mon01:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sat05:00 AM - 01:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of energy operations, buildings, equipment areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
- Monitor access to the location, verify credentials as directed, document visitor activity, and maintain accurate daily activity and incident reports.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Maintain awareness of changing work environments and conditions at an industrial utilities location, escalating hazards, equipment concerns, and/or policy violations to site contacts as directed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- A guard card or 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.
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
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Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
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Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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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.