Security Officer - Perimeter 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 - Perimeter Patrol in Hattiesburg, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer in a busy healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to reduce security-related concerns. You will greet patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism, communicate clearly, and document observations using site tools and systems. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $12.50 / 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by following site-specific security-related procedures and policies and/or supporting emergency response activities as directed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts and requesting assistance from clinical staff and/or public responders when needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, corridors, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, assist with visitor direction and wayfinding, and help to maintain orderly entry by verifying authorization when required by site policy.
• Document incidents, patrol observations, and policy violations in written reports and notify site leadership of security-related issues that may require follow-up.

Minimum Requirements:

• The ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.