Security Officer Armed Screening Operations

Allied Universal • Virginia Beach, VA

7d • 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 Armed Screening Operations in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Screener in a healthcare location, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, and responding to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. Your visible presence, communication skills, and commitment to service will help deter incidents while supporting patients, visitors, and staff. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

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.
• 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 certification is preferred.
• Baton certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific procedures, screening protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals entering the healthcare location in accordance with established policies, which may include directing visitors, verifying access requirements, and communicating entry instructions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Monitor entrances, waiting areas, and other assigned locations for unusual activity, prohibited items, or access concerns, helping to discourage unauthorized entry.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident documentation while communicating professionally with healthcare personnel, visitors, and public responders as needed.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED