Security Officer Part Time TWIC Patrol Visibility

Allied Universal•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, unarmed Security Officer for a government waterfront location in Norfolk, Virginia. The officer will help safeguard visitors, staff, and operations at a government transportation facility by conducting routine and random patrols, maintaining a visible presence, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and providing customer service. The role calls for integrity, teamwork, clear communication, and a calm, problem-solving approach. The posted schedule is Friday and Sunday, 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Applicants must possess a TSA-issued TWIC and a high school diploma or equivalent, and be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles. Employment is contingent on background investigation and drug screening, as permitted by law. A guard card or license is preferred; licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Requirements

Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
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.
Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and maritime personnel by following site-specific procedures and security policies at a government transportation facility.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in accordance with established emergency response protocols.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facilities, access points, parking areas, waterfront-adjacent areas, and perimeter locations to identify unusual activity or potential hazards.
Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report unauthorized entry attempts or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and site stakeholders.