Unarmed Security Officer

Allied Universal • Laredo, TX

21h • $13

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Access Control in Laredo, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location where you will manage access control, greet associates, drivers, and visitors, and verify credentials and deliveries at entry points. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor activity, document incidents, and communicate clearly to help support smooth operations. Bring a people-first mindset as you work with teammates, act with integrity, and use reliable, innovative approaches to address security-related concerns.

Requirements

• Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
• Have 6+ months of security-related experience.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by following site-specific access control procedures, verifying identification, and issuing badges and/or visitor passes.
• Control entry and exit at gates, guard shacks, and/or lobby points by monitoring inbound and outbound traffic, coordinating with onsite contacts, and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarm activations, access disputes, and emergency response activities as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including warehouse areas, dock doors, parking lots, and perimeter points; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Complete security-related reports and logs, document visitor and vehicle activity, and communicate status updates to supervisors and onsite management.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED