Security Officer Full Time Access Monitoring

Allied Universal•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

As a full-time Access Control Officer at Allied Universal, you will support a dynamic aerospace and defense location in Portsmouth, Virginia. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and maintain a professional, visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. Clear communication, customer-focused service, teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation contribute to maintaining a controlled environment. The role provides customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate. The position pays $19.50 per hour and follows a daytime schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
A Guard Card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at an aerospace and defense location while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
Verify credentials, authorize entry according to established procedures, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and direct people to appropriate locations.
Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems; report unusual activity, access discrepancies, and equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, following site-specific escalation and notification procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, restricted areas, and the business perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.