Security Officer - Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Only for registered members Jackson, Mississippi, United States

19 hours ago

$17,580 - $57,520 (USD) per year

Overview · 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 ...

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Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Access Control in Jackson, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will manage site entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, and guide visitors and contractors through check-in procedures. You will maintain clear logs, communicate concerns promptly, and support a professional, customer-focused experience while helping to reduce security-related incidents. You will thrive in a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering through teamwork and always acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $13.77 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to all personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.

Control entry and exit at gates and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing visitors to designated areas.

Monitor security-related alarms, cameras, radios, and access control systems; communicate unusual activity and/or system issues to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events, completing required reports, and notifying appropriate contacts.

Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, restricted areas, and the perimeter; check doors, fences, and equipment areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or damage.

Minimum Requirements:

Have at least 1+ years of security experience.

Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

Customer service experience is preferred.

The ability to lift more than 20 lbs is preferred.

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.

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:

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