Security Officer - Access Control Monitor

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 Monitor 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:  Join Allied Universal at a utilities location where you will support access control operations by greeting employees and visitors, verifying credentials and badges, managing entry logs, and monitoring alarms and cameras.

You will perform routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security‑related incidents, and communicate clearly with site teams. Bring your customer service mindset to a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, and innovative, reliable service.

Sat 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM;
Sun 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to site personnel, contractors, and visitors by following security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing and/or collecting badges, managing visitor check‑in and check‑out, and directing authorized individuals to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor alarms, access control systems, and/or cameras as assigned, document activity in logs, and communicate unusual conditions to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including initiating notifications, assisting with area control, and supporting arriving responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, operations areas, and the perimeter to help discourage unauthorized entry, identify security‑related concerns, and report maintenance issues per site procedures.

• Have at least 1+ years of security‑related experience.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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:

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