Security Officer TWIC Screening

Allied Universal • Portsmouth, VA

4d • 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 TWIC Screening in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic government location where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help manage access control operations while supporting a professional environment. This role combines a visible presence, routine activity throughout assigned areas, and outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will help support daily security-related operations with care and professionalism.

Requirements

• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• 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 or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, screening visitors, verifying identification and credentials, and supporting access control activities at entry points and restricted areas.
• Monitor gates, entrances, and/or assigned access points, document arrivals and departures, and help to deter unauthorized entry through consistent application of post orders and location policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate observations and/or concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, noting unusual activity, unsecured access points, and/or conditions that may require follow-up.
• Support vehicle and pedestrian screening processes, maintain required logs and reports, and provide directions and assistance to employees, visitors, and authorized contractors.

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