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Allied Universal

Security Officer Temporary

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15/hr

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. Position Type: Temporary Pay Rate: $15 ...

Allied Universal

Security Officer Temporary

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15/hr

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. Position Type: Temporary Pay Rate: $15 ...

Allied Universal

Security Officer Temporary

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15/hr

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. Position Type: Temporary Pay Rate: $15 ...

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GPI Defense

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Temporary Unarmed Security Officers

Arlington, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

GPI Defense is seeking dependable security officers for a temporary access-control assignment at an ... Apply at: gpidefense.com/careers Company Description OUR STORY In 2011, GPI Defense CEO & Founder ...

Travis County, TX

Security Officer (Temp)

Austin, TX · On-site

$23.52/hr

Temporary Job Number: 26-10857 Department: Office of Security & Protection Opening Date: 08/26/2026 ... Security Officer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-protected ...

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Travis County

Security Officer (Temp)

Austin, TX

$23.52/hr

Security Officer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-protected ... This is a temporary, non-benefited position that includes retirement plan eligibility. The average ...

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Security Officer Temporary

Allied Universal

Lubbock, TX • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Allied Universal rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 2,586 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 118 rated security

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

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, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Position Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $15 / hour

Weekly Pay

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • 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

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
Closing

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

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: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID2026-1666298Employment Type: TEMPORARY

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US

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