Security Officer Full Time Credential Control

Allied Universal•Jackson, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Full Time Credential Control in Jackson, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor access activity, and report security-related concerns. You will maintain a professional presence that helps deter incidents while delivering outstanding customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team and caring culture put people first and act with integrity.

Requirements

Have at least one year of security-related experience.
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

Be able to lift more than 20 pounds, preferred.
Have access control and badge experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing authorized personnel and vehicles in accordance with site requirements.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, parking areas, and the perimeter, reporting unusual conditions or security-related concerns.
Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control issues, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency personnel as required.
Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and access-control documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site procedures.