Security Officer Patrol Access Coordination

Allied Universal•Suffolk, VA

2d•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 Patrol Access Coordination in Suffolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors while contributing to a welcoming environment. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

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

Possess a guard card or license is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including offices, common areas, parking facilities, loading zones, and perimeter access points, to help identify and report unusual activity or security-related concerns.
Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, verify credentials when required, and maintain accurate security-related logs and reports.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to site leadership, Allied Universal supervision, and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
Help maintain a professional, customer-focused presence while supporting the protection of personnel, property, and operations within a fast-paced technology environment.