Security Officer Part Time TWIC Access Specialist

Allied Universal•Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer serving as a TWIC Access Specialist at a busy marine terminal in Norfolk, Virginia. The role helps maintain a secure and welcoming environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing badges, and controlling access for employees, visitors, and deliveries. The officer also conducts routine patrols, remains visible to deter incidents, and provides customer service and clear communication. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The pay rate is $18.80 per hour. The position requires at least one year of security-related experience and a TSA-issued TWIC. A high school diploma or equivalent and being at least 18 years old for unarmed work are also required. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience.
A TSA-issued TWIC.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
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.
Licensing requirements may apply under state or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
A guard card or license.
Access control or badge experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, drivers, contractors, and visitors while following site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and applicable emergency-response activities.
Monitor and control entry and exit points for people, vehicles, and deliveries; verify credentials, visitor authorization, shipping documentation, and access permissions according to site procedures.
Maintain accurate logs and records of visitor activity, vehicle traffic, deliveries, incidents, and access-related concerns.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations; communicate with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of terminal access points, operational areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.