Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Access Control in Harrisonburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location where you will manage access control, greet drivers and visitors, and help maintain smooth entry and exit flow. You will monitor activity, conduct routine patrols, document incidents, and communicate clearly with onsite teams to help reduce security-related issues. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, support a caring culture that puts people first, and deliver through teamwork with integrity.

Requirements

• A guard card/license 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to onsite employees, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Support access control operations at a logistics and distribution location by verifying identification, managing visitor and driver check-in and/or check-out, issuing credentials, and directing traffic to designated areas.
• Monitor entry points and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and gate controls, and report unusual activity or policy concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal management.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and completing required reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility interior, yard areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, noting hazards or maintenance concerns for follow-up.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

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