Job Title:
Security Officer - Perimeter Patrol Driver
Company: Allied Universal
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Created: 2026-03-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
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 - Perimeter Patrol Driver** in **Port Arthur, TX** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer with Allied Universal at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support access points with clear communication and customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and committed to teamwork and integrity. **Position Type: Full Time** **Pay Rate: $16.60 / Hour** **Requirements:** **21+ Years of Age** **, Security Experience ‐ 1+ Years** **, Valid Driver's License** **Job Schedule:** **Day** **Time** Mon05:30 PM - 03:30 AM Tue05:30 PM - 03:30 AM Wed05:30 PM - 03:30 AM Thur05:30 PM - 03:30 AM **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 and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location. + Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of production areas, tank farms, laydown yards, parking areas, and perimeter lines; document findings and report unusual conditions. + Monitor access points and support badge and/or credential verification, visitor check-in, and contractor routing in accordance with site requirements. + Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site contacts and/or public responders and assisting with scene control until relieved. + Complete detailed shift reports, patrol logs, and incident documentation; communicate key information during shift turnover and maintain professional interactions with site operations teams. **Minimum Requirements:** + A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located. + Have at least 1 year of security-related experience. + Be at least 21 years of age. + Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred. + At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shack. + 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: . If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: /offices . **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: . If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: /offices . **Job ID:** 2026-1553504 **Location:** United States-Texas-Port Arthur **Job Category:** Security Officer