Security Officer Patrol

Allied Universal • Suffolk, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Licensed Patrol in Suffolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer in a dynamic technology location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access awareness and customer service. In this role, you will bring strong communication to each interaction while contributing to a caring, agile, reliable, and 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

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to all visitors, staff, and/or vendors by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and appropriate emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials where required, and document visitor, contractor, and/or delivery activity in accordance with site policies.
• Support site operations by observing for facility issues, policy violations, and/or suspicious behavior, then communicating findings through required logs, reports, and escalation procedures.

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