Security Officer Unarmed Full Time Afternoons

Allied Universal • Portsmouth, 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 Full Time Entry Management in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Access Control Officer at an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and help maintain a secure environment. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and support site operations through teamwork and integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where our caring culture puts people first.

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

• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• A Guard Card/License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorizations, and maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and access-control records in accordance with site requirements.
• Control access to restricted areas, issue and recover authorized access materials, and report access discrepancies or unauthorized entry attempts to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and notifying designated contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to identify and report security-related concerns or unusual conditions.

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