Security Officer Part Time Controlled Entry Operations

Alliedbarton Security Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part-Time Security Officer for controlled entry operations in Jackson, MS. You will manage visitor and employee access, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor access points to maintain a secure environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, professional presence, and adherence to site procedures while supporting security operations and incident response.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• A background check will be conducted as required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be needed by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and vendors by following site-specific access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and issue visitor badges as directed.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter to identify suspicious activity.
• Assist with traffic flow, contractor check-in, restricted areas, and communications with site staff.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Age requirement

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 Part Time Controlled Entry Operations in Jackson, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a utility location, you will manage visitor and employee entry, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor access points to help maintain a secure environment. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and support security-related operations through professionalism and attention to detail. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.18 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization credentials, issue visitor badges as directed, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unauthorized activity or conditions requiring attention.
• Assist with traffic flow, contractor check-in, restricted-area access, and communications with site personnel while maintaining a professional presence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Preferred ability to lift more than 20 lbs.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1692719