Armed Security Officer Full Time Weekday Mornings

Allied Universal • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Armed Reception Security in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a government location, you will serve as a professional, welcoming presence while monitoring access, assisting visitors, and supporting security-related procedures. Your strong communication and customer service skills will help create a secure, positive environment for staff and guests. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide the work we do every day.

Requirements

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government office front desk while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor credentials and appointments as directed, issue visitor passes when applicable, and maintain accurate visitor records.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide general information, and assist visitors with locating appropriate offices or services.
• Observe front desk activity and report unusual conditions, access concerns, or security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED