Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal • Front Royal, 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 Access Control in Front Royal, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide outstanding customer service to visitors and personnel. You will use computer or tablet systems to support badge and access processes while maintaining a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every interaction.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to authorized personnel, visitors, vendors, and/or drivers while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government maritime transportation location.
• Control access to facilities, terminals, restricted areas, and/or other designated locations by verifying credentials, visitor authorization, and entry requirements in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, alarm systems, cameras, and/or communications equipment; report unusual conditions, unauthorized access attempts, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facilities, grounds, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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