Security Officer - Freeport
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Flex Dispatch Driver in Freeport, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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 a Dispatch Officer at a busy chemical and/or petrochemical location, coordinating security-related communications, tracking officer activity, and supporting access control and incident response. You will stay visible in the operations center, document updates, and help keep teams connected across the site. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
- A minimum of 1 year of security experience is required.
- A TSA issued TWIC is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Loss prevention experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Operate the dispatch post by monitoring radios, phones, alarms, and/or video systems; prioritize incoming calls for service and route information to the appropriate responders.
- Dispatch roving personnel to areas of concern, coordinate response to alarms, hazards, and operational disruptions, and provide clear updates to site leadership as situations evolve.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, gathering key details and relaying accurate information to responders and site contacts.
- Maintain accurate dispatch logs and incident documentation, including times, locations, parties involved, and actions taken, in accordance with site requirements.
- Support access control activities by verifying authorization, issuing directions, and coordinating visitor and delivery processing with on-site contacts.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
- Report maintenance issues, damaged barriers, and/or unusual conditions observed via cameras, patrol reports, and calls for service; communicate findings through established reporting channels.
- Assist with shift change communications by briefing oncoming personnel on open calls, recent incidents, and site conditions to help maintain continuity of operations.
- Follow site-specific chemical and process-area protocols while dispatching personnel, including keeping responders out of restricted zones unless properly authorized and equipped.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
