Security Officer Armed Patrol Coverage

Allied Universal•Norfolk, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Coverage in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, 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 as an armed patrol officer at a dynamic aerospace and defense location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a caring culture that puts people first while working with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity each 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.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control activities, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a defense-related location.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting security-related concerns and communicating with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout buildings, restricted areas, and perimeter locations, helping to identify unusual activity, unsecured entry points, and/or potential policy violations.
Monitor entrances, credential checks, and vehicle activity in accordance with site protocols, helping to support authorized access and the reporting of suspicious behavior.
Support Allied Universal and site leadership with detailed incident reports, shift logs, and/or observations regarding operational conditions, hazards, and security-related issues.