Security Guard

Allied Universal; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard in Gulfport, MS. The role involves safeguarding client sites across real estate, healthcare, education, and government sectors.

You will provide customer service, follow site-specific security procedures, and respond calmly to incidents while conducting regular patrols. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or 5 years of verifiable experience, 1 year security experience, and eligibility to obtain a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of security experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner.
• Conduct regular patrols around the client site and perimeter; adapt to varying environments.

Skills

Customer service

Situational awareness

Conflict de-escalation

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company 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 Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

NOW HIRING

Must have 1 years Security Experience

Must be at least 21 years old

Must be able to get a TWIC card

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Pay: $15.50 - Paid Weekly

Location: Gulfport, MS

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universalwill 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• 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 only paid out where required by law

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: www.aus.com

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