Security Officer Patrol Alarm

Allied Universal•Canton, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Unarmed Patrol Officer in Canton, Mississippi, to support a technology, media, and telecommunications location. The officer will safeguard the site by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible security presence, responding to alarms, supporting access control, and providing customer service and communication. The role follows site-specific security procedures and policies and calls for integrity, reliability, teamwork, and a people-first approach. The schedule is Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The pay rate is $17.20 per hour. The position offers access to a shift-claiming platform, paid training and career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, and discounts through the Perks Program.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with alarm panels.
  • Loss prevention experience.
  • X-ray screening experience.
  • Comfort using a computer or tablet.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site-specific security procedures and policies.
  • Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of office areas, parking facilities, building perimeters, and other assigned locations.
  • Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity as directed.
  • Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergency situations, and communicate observations to site contacts and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
  • Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrol observations, incidents, and security-related concerns.

Benefits

  • Access to technology to view and claim additional shifts.
  • Paid training and career growth opportunities.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.
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