Security Officer - Full Time Afternoon

Allied Universal • Roanoke, VA

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Vehicle Patrol in Roanoke, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, where you will perform routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access points and visitor flow. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site contacts, and respond to alarms and unusual activity with professionalism. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to a role with an agile, reliable, innovative team.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, and employees by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, offices, loading bays, and the perimeter, reporting unusual conditions and/or maintenance concerns per site policy.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or authorizations, and document deliveries, contractor activity, and vehicle movements in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, disturbances, medical events, and/or environmental issues, and communicate with supervision and public responders as needed.
• Complete timely reports such as incident reports, patrol logs, and shift handover notes, and use site systems such as radios, phones, and/or access control tools to support security-related operations.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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