Security Officer Access Coordinator

Allied Universal • Portsmouth, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Coordinator in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic aerospace and defense location as an Access Control Officer, helping monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming atmosphere. In this role, you will perform routine patrols, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact each day.

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

• A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by following site-specific access control procedures, credential verification steps, and other security-related policies at the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, check badges and identification, manage visitor processing, and document authorized access activity in accordance with established protocols.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated interior and exterior areas, including perimeter access points, to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Support security-related operations in a location with controlled access requirements by maintaining detailed logs, reporting policy violations, and assisting with emergency response activities when appropriate.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy 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