Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal•Wytheville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer at a government healthcare location in Wytheville, Virginia. The officer will help safeguard patients, visitors, staff, and contractors by monitoring assigned areas, conducting patrols, maintaining a visible presence, and supporting an orderly environment. The role includes providing customer service, communicating clearly, responding calmly to incidents, following site-specific policies, and documenting observations and unusual activity. The posted schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements depend on applicable state and local laws; a valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may need to be satisfied before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Experience with alarm panels.
A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and contractors while following security procedures and site-specific policies.
Carry out emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach, including situations involving patients, visitors, or facility operations.
Conduct regular and random patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations.
Monitor access points and visitor activity according to site-specific procedures to help deter unauthorized access.
Document incidents, observations, and unusual activity, and communicate relevant information to appropriate site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.