Security Officer - Gatehouse Access

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 - Gatehouse Access in Crystal Springs, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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 with Allied Universal at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, support visitor processing, and monitor alarms and cameras to help identify security-related concerns. You will document activity, communicate clearly with employees and contractors, and use a computer and/or tablet to complete reports. Guided by an agile, reliable, innovative team, you will put people first and act with integrity every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $13.00 / 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 clients and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the location by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining entry and exit logs, and directing visitors to proper check-in areas.
• Screen employees, contractors, vendors, and deliveries as required, helping to deter unauthorized entry and/or prohibited items.
• Monitor access points such as lobbies, gates, turnstiles, and loading areas, escalating concerns through established site procedures.
• Coordinate with site contacts regarding expected visitors, contractor access, and temporary access needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access violations, and disruptive behavior.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, access control software, radios, and telephones, reporting malfunctions per site procedures.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by managing driver check-in, verifying delivery documentation as required, and directing vehicles to designated areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, including interior and exterior areas, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Complete daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift pass-downs with clear, accurate details per Allied Universal and site requirements.
• Assist with emergency and evacuation procedures as directed, including notifications, access control adjustments, and accounting for visitors when applicable.
• Maintain a professional presence, follow post orders, and work with site management and Allied Universal leadership to address security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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: 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.