Security Officer - Part-Time Access Control
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 - Part-Time Access Control in Portsmouth, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Officer at a government waterfront location, you will support access control operations by greeting personnel and visitors, verifying credentials such as a TSA issued TWIC, and managing entry points and logs. You will stay highly visible, perform routine rounds near checkpoints, respond to security-related concerns, and communicate clearly with staff and partners. Join a caring, agile team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.
Requirements
- Possess a TSA Issued TWIC.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A guard card/license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal post orders, access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities.
- Control entry and exit at designated access points by verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials as directed, and maintaining access logs and related documentation.
- Monitor gates, lobbies, and/or checkpoints for suspicious or prohibited activity, escalating concerns through the chain of command and helping to deter unauthorized access.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications, documenting actions taken, and assisting public agency staff as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, buildings, and perimeter to identify hazards, maintenance concerns, and/or security-related issues, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
