Security Officer - Flex Industrial Patrol

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 - Flex Industrial Patrol in LAUREL, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 unarmed patrol officer with Allied Universal at a food and beverage production location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay visible, and monitor assigned areas for unusual activity. You will support access control, assist with incident reporting, and communicate clearly with team members and site personnel while delivering a strong customer service mindset. Bring an agile, reliable approach as you work with a caring team that leads through innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $15.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors at a food and beverage production and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, unusual activity, and requests for assistance from site personnel.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of interior and exterior areas, including parking lots, dock areas, perimeter lines, and common access points; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or tailgating, verify identification and/or access credentials as directed by post orders, and direct visitors and vendors to the appropriate check-in process.
• Perform patrol and post checks to help to deter theft, vandalism, and/or product tampering, and report observed hazards, unsecured doors, or suspicious conditions to site contacts.
• Observe and report irregularities such as spilled materials, blocked egress routes, and/or equipment left unsecured, and notify site personnel for follow-up according to site procedures.
• Complete reports and logs in a timely manner, including incident reports, daily activity reports, and key control or access documentation as required.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, access control, and alarm panels when assigned, and communicate observations via radio, phone, and/or email.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather response, and medical calls by assisting with notifications, directing people to designated areas, and coordinating with responding personnel.
• Maintain a professional presence while interacting with employees, contractors, and drivers, de-escalating situations when possible and requesting additional assistance when needed.
• Assist with traffic and pedestrian flow during shift changes and/or delivery activity, following site directions for staging, routing, and parking.
• Participate in briefings, follow post orders, and coordinate with Allied Universal supervision and site management to address security-related concerns and/or changing conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be able to lift more than 20 lbs, preferred.
• 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: 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.