Security Officer - Access Control Gatehouse

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 Gatehouse in Locust Grove, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Officer at a hotel and resort location, you will manage access control by greeting guests and staff, verifying credentials, monitoring entry points, and documenting security-related activity. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, respond to questions and/or concerns with calm customer service, and communicate clearly with onsite teams. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, staff, and/or vendors at a hotel and resort location by carrying out post orders, access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entrances and restricted areas by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and/or sign-out logs, and directing authorized individuals to appropriate locations.
• Monitor for irregular activity through observation and/or available systems, and help to deter unauthorized entry, theft, and/or property damage by maintaining a professional presence.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing assistance within scope and notifying site contacts and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Complete required documentation such as activity logs, incident reports, and shift turnover communication, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal management and site representatives.

Minimum 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.