Security Officer Part Time Controlled Entry Operations

Allied Universal • Jackson, MS

4d • 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 Part Time Controlled Entry Operations in Jackson, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Access Control Officer at a utility location, you will manage visitor and employee entry, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor access points to help maintain a secure environment. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and support security-related operations through professionalism and attention to detail. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every interaction.

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

• Preferred ability to lift more than 20 lbs.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization credentials, issue visitor badges as directed, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unauthorized activity or conditions requiring attention.
• Assist with traffic flow, contractor check-in, restricted-area access, and communications with site personnel while maintaining a professional presence.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED