Security Officer - Refinery Screening

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 - Refinery Screening in Olive Branch, MS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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 a Screener with Allied Universal at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help support day-to-day security-related operations by screening employees, contractors, and visitors, checking credentials, monitoring access points, and documenting activity. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns with professionalism and care. Bring your teamwork mindset to a company that is agile, reliable, innovative, and always acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / 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 visitors, contractors, and employees by following Allied Universal post orders, site-specific policies, and emergency response procedures appropriate to a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Perform screening duties at designated entry points, including verifying identification, checking credentials, and confirming authorization for entry and/or access to restricted areas.
• Conduct package, bag, and equipment inspections as required by site policy while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Support vehicle and delivery screening activities, including checking driver credentials, reviewing shipping paperwork, and directing vehicles to approved routes and staging areas.
• Monitor entry and exit activity and report irregularities, policy violations, and suspicious behavior to site leadership and/or appropriate responders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and documenting actions taken.
• Operate and monitor security-related systems such as radios, telephones, access control devices, and surveillance equipment per site procedures.
• Complete required logs, screening records, and incident reports in a timely manner with clear, accurate information.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, as assigned, with working environments and conditions that may vary by location.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, shelter instructions, and accountability processes as directed by site leadership.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by maintaining a consistent screening presence, enforcing visitor management procedures, and challenging access issues according to policy.
• Coordinate with site operations and third-party responders regarding access requests, alarms, and incident notifications as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Have supervisory experience.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• 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.