Security Officer - Part Time Weekend

Allied Universal

21h • $18 • 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 - Part Time Gatehouse in Colonial Heights, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer, you will help manage entry points at a busy location by verifying credentials, screening visitors, issuing badges, and documenting activity. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with employees and guests. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and support a caring, people-first culture through teamwork.

Requirements

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures, including verifying identification, issuing credentials, and maintaining visitor, vehicle, and delivery logs.
• Monitor entry and exit points and access systems, such as badge readers, gates, and/or cameras, and help to deter unauthorized access by identifying and reporting suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access violations, and emergency notifications, and escalate to site leadership and/or emergency responders as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to support security-related procedures, check doors and gates, and identify hazards, maintenance issues, and/or unusual conditions.
• Complete timely documentation such as shift activity reports, incident reports, and access control records, and communicate pertinent information to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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