Security Officer Unarmed Enhanced Part Time

Allied Universal • Charlottesville, VA

1d • $19 - $19

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for an assigned utilities location in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position provides a fixed weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow hours to vary from part-time to as many as 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The stated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Pay is $18.54 per hour.

The officer provides customer service and carries out security procedures and site-specific policies. Duties include responding to incidents and alarms, conducting unarmed patrols, monitoring access, documenting activity, and completing shift handoffs. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 for unarmed roles, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A guard card or license and access-control or badge experience are preferred. Employment is conditional on applicable background investigation and drug screening requirements.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements; a valid license is required for driving positions.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 years or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations, and may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access-control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations, following established notification and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, utility infrastructure, and access points; document observations and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor and contractor authorization as directed, and help deter unauthorized entry through a professional presence.
• Complete required activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoffs according to Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

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 at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

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