Armed Security Officer - Flex

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 Flex Armed Perimeter-Patrol Driver in McAllen, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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. Join Allied Universal as an armed, driving patrol officer supporting a busy retail location. You will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and deliver professional customer service and communication to shoppers and store teams. Bring your valid driver's license and Level III Armed certification, and thrive in a culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and grounded in teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $14.00 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, associates, and visitors while carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the store, adjacent property, and perimeter, including parking areas, receiving areas, and other designated zones, documenting observations per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, suspicious activity, and medical situations, and coordinate with site leadership and public responders as needed.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and key areas to help to deter theft and/or disruptive behavior, support loss prevention efforts, and assist with access control and employee or vendor deliveries when assigned.
• Complete detailed incident reports and daily activity logs, preserve relevant information for investigations, and communicate promptly with supervision and site contacts regarding security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Level III Armed Certification is required for Texas only.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license 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.

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.