Security Officer Full Time Afternoons

Allied Universal • Norfolk, VA

1d • 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 Access Screening Lead in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic campus location, helping manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. In this highly visible role, you will support a welcoming environment through strong communication, attention to detail, and customer service while reflecting our values of teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovation.

Requirements

• 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 by following site-specific procedures, monitoring entry points, and supporting security-related access control activities for students, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Verify identification, confirm authorization for entry, issue visitor credentials when required, and help to deter unauthorized access to campus buildings, offices, and restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus contacts and/or emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate access logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and report unusual activity, policy concerns, and/or security-related issues to site leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around assigned buildings, entrances, and perimeter areas to observe conditions and support security-related procedures based on location needs.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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