Security Officer Part Time Alarm Panel

Allied Universal • Canton, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Alarm Panel for an assigned technology-focused site in Canton, Mississippi. The position offers a fixed weekly schedule of Monday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a six-month commitment to the assigned site and shifts. The role pays $17.20 per hour. Officers may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and adjust their schedule as needed.

The Security Officer provides customer service and supports security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. Duties include responding to incidents and access concerns, conducting unarmed patrols, monitoring entry and exit points, verifying access, and maintaining visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is subject to a background investigation and drug screen, as permitted by law. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local rules. A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Alarm panel experience.
• Loss prevention experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel at a technology-focused location.
• Carry out security-related procedures and site-specific policies and participate in emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond calmly to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations, escalating information through established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, surrounding grounds, parking areas, and perimeter; identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit points and verify authorized access in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.
• Communicate clearly with site contacts and follow Allied Universal and client-specific guidelines to support a professional, orderly environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• 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 other businesses through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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