Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Roving

Allied Universal; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Retirement plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Enhanced - Part Time Unarmed Roving in Canton, MS. You will provide customer service, perform security patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents at a technology-focused site.

The schedule includes a fixed anchor shift with the option to pick up extra shifts via the scheduling platform to increase earnings. Pay rate is $17.20 per hour, with a path to more hours and potential growth opportunities through training and career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law and policy.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• As a condition of employment, licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; document incidents.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with calm, problem-solving approach.
• Communicate security concerns to leadership and client reps.

Skills

Customer service

Foot patrols

Access control

Emergency response

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray screening equipment

Alarm panel system

Computer/tablet

Job description

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Roving in Canton, MS, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $17.20 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a technology‑focused location by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of the facility, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter to help identify unusual activity and report observations according to site procedures.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as directed, and document entries, exits, and security‑related incidents in required logs or reporting systems.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain awareness of changing conditions throughout the location and communicate security‑related concerns, hazards, and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and designated client representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• X‑ray screening experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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.

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.

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.