Flex Security Professional - Unarmed

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

Allied Universal - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Security Professional - Level 2 - Less Lethal at Allied Universal is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facilities they protect. This role involves acting as a visible deterrent to crime, detecting and reporting suspicious activities, and maintaining order at the assigned posts. The position requires proficiency in the use of non-lethal weapons and the ability to handle various situations calmly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
• Monitor closed circuit television systems and alarms, report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both orally and in writing
• Maintain awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests
• Answer questions and assist guests and employees; answer phones or greet guests/employees in a professional, welcoming manner
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle
• May be required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations, covering special projects, call-offs, vacations, and open shifts

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older if required by the state
• Current driver's license, if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Professional, articulate, and able to use sound independent judgment and discretion
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner
• Intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client specific sites
• Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently; high level of compliance and unwavering integrity to oversee and ensure policies are enforced in a self-directed environment
• Able to frequently prepare reports and read and understand all operating procedures and instructions

Nice-to-haves

• Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience
• Prior customer service experience
• College degree in Criminal Justice-related studies
• None-lethal/less-lethal weapon certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments
• Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law