Security Officer Access Screening

Allied Universal • Hattiesburg, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Screening in Hattiesburg, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic food and beverage location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support a professional, welcoming environment. This role involves maintaining a visible presence, conducting routine patrols, and delivering strong customer service and communication. Be part of a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in all security-related duties.

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.
• 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

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, visitor processing, and security-related policies at a food and beverage location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or identification, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery activity in accordance with site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and completing required reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including building access points, parking areas, and perimeter zones, with awareness of varying conditions.
• Help to deter unauthorized access, policy violations, and/or disruptions by maintaining a visible presence, observing site activity, and communicating professionally with staff and guests.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees