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Armed Security Officer Part Time

Allied Universal, Odessa, TX, United States


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.

Security Officer Part Time Armed Driver (Odessa, TX)
As a Security Officer Part Time Armed Driver in Odessa, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed, driving patrol professional in a dynamic retail location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, remain visible to help discourage security‑related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this role, you will support a caring culture built on teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while helping create a welcoming environment for shoppers and staff.

Position Type
Part Time

Pay Rate
$25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule
Day Time, Monday 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Sunday 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

What You’ll Do

Provide customer service to customers, visitors, and store staff by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and or appropriate emergency response activities.

Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, including situations that may require an armed presence in accordance with post orders and company policy.

Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the store, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.

Monitor entry and exit activity, observe for potential theft, trespassing, and/or disorderly conduct, and report security‑related concerns to site contacts and local authorities when appropriate.

Document incidents, patrol activity, and unusual conditions in required reports, logs, and/or communication systems while following Allied Universal standards and location procedures.

Minimum Requirements

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

A minimum of 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, corrections, and/or military experience or 5 or more years of armed security‑related experience is required.

A Level III Armed Certification is required in Texas only.

Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.

Must possess one or more of the following:

Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or corrections officer experience

Minimum of five (5) years of employment in an armed security role

Current employment with Allied Universal with a minimum of five (5) years armed experience

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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

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