Security Officer Entry Level Part Time Mornings

Allied Universal•Chester, VA

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for access control at a utility location in Chester, Virginia. The role involves safeguarding employees, contractors, visitors, and other personnel by managing facility entry points, verifying credentials and authorizations, monitoring access activity, and maintaining a welcoming, security-focused environment. The officer provides customer service, communicates clearly, uses technology to document activities, and follows site-specific security and emergency procedures. The position pays $18.00 per hour and is scheduled Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Applicable licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal offers access to additional shifts through its technology platform, paid training and career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, and discounts through its Perks Program.

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.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may need to be satisfied before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
A guard card or license.
A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and other personnel while following site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities.
Monitor and control facility access by verifying credentials, authorizations, visitor documentation, and contractor requirements.
Operate access-control systems; issue and recover visitor or contractor credentials; maintain entry records; and report access discrepancies or attempted unauthorized entry.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel as directed by procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, perimeter locations, and restricted utility-related spaces; document observations and report unusual conditions.