Security Officer Armed Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Jackson, MS is seeking a Security Officer Armed Access Control to safeguard government offices. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, and maintain a visible presence to deter incidents while delivering professional customer service.

This full-time role requires at least one year in security, an armed guard card, and the ability to work days as listed. You’ll join a team that prioritizes integrity, reliability, and community safety.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Armed guard card or license is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and authorized personnel while carrying out access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests as needed.
• Respond to incidents and access concerns calmly, notifying appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances, parking areas, and surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate records of access-control activities and incidents.

Skills

Security experience

Armed guard card/license

Access control experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Armed Access Control in Jackson, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.18 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and authorized personnel while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government office location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate records of access-control activities, incidents, and unusual observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security-related training programs.
• 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.

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.

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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