Security Officer - Part Time Entry Authorization

Allied Universal • Sterling, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for an entry authorization assignment in Sterling, Virginia. The role provides reliable hours at an assigned site on a designated weekly shift, with a six-month commitment to that fixed schedule. The employee may also claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with the opportunity to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The stated pay rate is $27.14 per hour.

The officer provides customer service and carries out site-specific access control, security procedures, and emergency response activities. Duties include monitoring entry, verifying credentials, recording visitors and contractors, issuing temporary credentials, responding to alarms and access-related incidents, conducting patrols, and maintaining activity and incident records.

Applicants must meet the stated age and education requirements and are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
• Commit to the designated assigned-site weekly shift for six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and employees while carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, issuing temporary access credentials, and following established entry procedures.
• Respond calmly to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and complete required documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, construction areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security concerns.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, access records, and incident reports, and communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law
• Employee discounts through a perks program
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED