Security Officer - Chemical Institution - Full Time

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 - Chemical Institution - Full Time in Portland, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to requests, and document observations with clear communication and strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, guided by a caring culture and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / 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 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 You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access control issues, and facility process-area notifications, escalating per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, process-adjacent areas, tank farm and/or pipe-rack corridors, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or hazardous conditions, as directed by site policy.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, checking authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing traffic flow in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor CCTV, intrusion alarms, fire and/or gas detection panels, and other site systems when assigned, reporting abnormal conditions and following notification procedures.
• Complete security-related reports, incident documentation, and shift logs with clear, accurate details, including patrol findings and follow-up actions.
• Perform vehicle and/or pedestrian screening as directed, including inspection of deliveries, contractor tools, and packages in accordance with site procedures and applicable regulations.
• Support emergency response activities by coordinating notifications, assisting with area control, and guiding responders and/or employees per site instructions.
• Enforce site rules related to restricted areas, photography limitations, and prohibited items, providing clear directions and documenting non-compliance as required.
• Communicate with site operations, maintenance, and supervision using radios and/or phones, relaying status updates and requesting assistance when needed.
• Conduct key control and/or badge accountability tasks as assigned, including tracking issuance and recovery per site policy.
• Maintain a professional presence and provide directions and assistance to employees and visitors while supporting a respectful, customer-focused environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

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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