Security Officer - Access Control

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 - 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:

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.

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: www.aus.com.

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