Security Officer Flex Patrol Deployment

Allied Universal • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer serves and safeguards clients across industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and retail. This role provides hands-on experience at varied sites and assignments, with opportunities to develop skills and advance within Allied Universal. The position offers 8–40 hours per week. Schedules vary week to week and combine manager-assigned shifts with shifts claimed through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments change regularly, and officers may be assigned irregular shifts with little to no advance notice to support client needs.

The Security Officer Flex Patrol Deployment works in Jackson, Mississippi. Compensation is $16.19 per hour. Allied Universal describes flexible scheduling, career growth through paid training, shift-claiming technology, employee perks, and benefits that vary by eligibility and assignment.

Requirements

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be able to travel required distances.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license for driving positions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal follows client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• 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 paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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