As a **Security Officer Full Time Armed Driving Patrol** in **Houston, TX** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a busy retail location, where you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. This is an armed and driving post, offering the opportunity to support a dynamic environment while bringing reliability, teamwork, innovation, and integrity to every shift.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour**

**Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)**

**21+ Years of Age (C101)**

**Active Armed Guard Card/License (Texas only) (C122)**

**Valid Driver's License - AU Driver Policy Requirements (C123)**

**3+ Years' Combined Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military OR 5+ Years Armed Security Experience (C158)**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tue03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thur03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or shoppers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.

+ Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including situations that may require an armed presence in accordance with post orders and Allied Universal guidelines.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, parking areas, entrances, loading zones, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.

+ Monitor access points, observe customer and employee activity, and report suspicious behavior, theft-related concerns, hazards, and/or policy violations to site contacts and local authorities when appropriate.

+ Complete required reports and maintain detailed records of patrol activity, incidents, and/or observations while communicating clearly with site management, coworkers, and emergency responders.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Have 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience, or 5 or more years of armed security-related experience.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

+ Possess a Level III Armed Certification in Texas only.

+ 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1605388

**Location:** United States-Texas-Houston

**Job Category:** Security Officer, Armed Security