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Walmart

Coordinator, Corporate Security - TEMP

Decatur, AR · On-site

$16 - $28/hr

The Coordinator, Corporate Security, plays a vital role in supporting emergency management processes and ensuring the safety of associates and visitors. This position involves managing visitor access ...

Walmart

Coordinator, Corporate Security - TEMP

Rogers, AR · On-site

$16 - $28/hr

The Coordinator, Corporate Security, plays a vital role in supporting emergency management processes and ensuring the safety of associates and visitors. This position involves managing visitor access ...

Walmart

Coordinator, Corporate Security - TEMP

Lowell, AR · On-site

$16 - $28/hr

The Coordinator, Corporate Security, plays a vital role in supporting emergency management processes and ensuring the safety of associates and visitors. This position involves managing visitor access ...

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What is a temporary security?

Temporary security jobs are short-term positions where individuals are hired to provide security services for a specific duration or event. These roles can include tasks such as monitoring premises, checking credentials, crowd control, and ensuring safety at events, construction sites, or businesses. Temporary security personnel may be employed directly by organizations or through security agencies, and assignments can range from a few hours to several months depending on the employer's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary security officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Security Officer, you need a basic understanding of security procedures, incident response, and sometimes a security guard license or relevant certification. Familiarity with surveillance systems, access control technologies, and radio communication tools is often required. Strong observation skills, reliability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for handling diverse situations and interacting with the public. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure safety, deter potential issues, and maintain order in various environments.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary security personnel, and how can they prepare for them?

Temporary security personnel often face challenges such as quickly adapting to new environments, learning site-specific protocols, and building rapport with permanent staff. Since assignments can vary, it’s important to be observant, flexible, and proactive in asking questions during orientation. Maintaining professionalism and clear communication with both clients and fellow team members helps ensure smooth operations and successful integration into new sites.

What is the difference between Temporary Security vs Security Guard?

AspectTemporary SecuritySecurity Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, basic trainingSecurity license, ongoing training
Work EnvironmentShort-term assignments, event-basedLong-term, permanent sites
Employer UsageStaffing agencies, event organizersPrivate companies, facilities
Common Search IntentTemporary security needs, eventsPermanent security roles

Temporary Security professionals are hired for short-term assignments such as events or seasonal needs, often through staffing agencies. Security Guards typically work long-term for specific facilities or companies, providing ongoing security services. Both roles require security licensing, but Temporary Security roles focus on flexibility and quick deployment, while Security Guards emphasize consistent presence and long-term security management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Security jobs in Arkansas?

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Infographic showing various Temporary Security job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Campus Security Officer I

Lowell, AR • On-site

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Trucking • 10K+ employees

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$15 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Title:
Campus Security Officer I
Department:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
Arkansas
City:
Lowell
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel and visitors at corporate (NWA) locations. The incumbent will protect J.B. Hunt's corporate assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues, as well as complete additional safety training classes as assigned by management. The incumbent will develop and maintain good standing, and professional relationships with internal partners to promote a safe working environment.
Job Description:
Schedule: Thursday- Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6AM-6PM
Key Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to Security systems, technologies, operating standards, and procedures; enforce company policies in a fair, consistent, and professional manner
  • Provide tactical responses to emergency events to administer medical attention (CPR, First Aid), mitigate threats, enlist additional resources as needed, and ensure the overall well-being of impacted parties
  • Guide security measures and provide assistance to employees and visitors within assigned, localized areas when incidents occur; respond to security department calls and system alarms to determine the course of action
  • Perform building patrols to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked exits/entrances, and unauthorized personnel; create patrol logs noting any unusual activity and report issues to senior team members and/or management as appropriate
  • Grant access to employees and enforce employee identification procedures on the corporate campus; create and log temporary security credentials to assist employees and visitors in complying with this procedure
  • Identify and write reports on accidents, incidents, or suspicious activities; maintain log of local issues, thefts, or lost/misplaced equipment while documenting all details of the event
  • Serve as first point-of-contact for law enforcement and/or court officials; notify management on the nature of the contact as soon as possible
  • Provide a helpful, polite, and professional attitude to all personnel that meet the incumbent; effectively communicate JBH procedure with employees, visitors, vendors, and third parties
  • Comply with post-specific responsibilities across the NWA campus
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED AND 6 months of experience in security, emergency services, military service, loss prevention, customer service, business administration, or related field.
  • AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per J.B. Hunt standards

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in a related field AND 6 months of security-related experience and/or training. Experience in security, military, and/or law enforcement.
  • CPR Certification
  • Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information
  • Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position
  • Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals
  • Ability to make independent time-sensitive decisions
  • Ability to remain objective
  • Ability to work both individually and as a team
  • Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in learning new technologies/software applications
  • Knowledge of basic employee safety
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to prepare detailed written reports and fill out forms with accuracy
  • Knowledge of techniques and technologies to ensure premise security
  • Willingness to work night shifts and/or weekends

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education:
Associates: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience:
Military, Security, Security Administration, Security Operations
Job Opening ID:
00630986 Campus Security Officer I (Open)
"This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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