Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Weekday Mornings

Allied Universal • West Point, VA

4d • 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 Control in WEST POINT, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, where you will manage visitor and employee access, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and maintain a professional presence. You will help support a secure environment through clear communication, customer service, and accurate use of computer or tablet systems. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers at a manufacturing and industrial location while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, issuing access badges or passes, and directing authorized individuals to appropriate areas.
• Observe entry and exit points, delivery traffic, and restricted areas; report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response protocols and communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, perimeter locations, and designated facility areas; document observations and complete required activity reports.

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