Security Guard Part Time TWIC Patrol Compliance

Allied Universal•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed patrol officer to support a government port location in Richmond, Virginia. The officer will help safeguard the site by patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and providing customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and maritime personnel. The role follows site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency-response activities. The posted pay rate is $17.60 per hour. The schedule lists Monday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., and Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, with a people-first culture guided by integrity. Part-time employees can use the Claim a Shift platform to view and claim additional shifts. The company offers paid training, career-growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, and discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration.
Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment, if required.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and maritime personnel while carrying out site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency-response activities.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of port facilities, buildings, parking areas, gates, perimeter areas, and waterfront-adjacent locations.
Identify and report unusual activity or potential hazards.
Monitor access points and verify credentials for authorized personnel, visitors, vendors, and vehicles according to site-specific requirements.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency services as needed.
Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required logs related to patrols, incidents, access activity, and security observations.