Security Officer Access Control Monitor

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 Monitor in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic government location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, verify credentials, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will play an important part in supporting a well-run environment.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, and documenting entry and exit activity at a government location.
• Monitor entry points, screen people, vehicles, and/or deliveries as directed, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas, docks, gates, and other controlled locations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, gates, parking areas, and perimeter locations, observing for security-related concerns and reporting conditions according to post orders.
• Complete required logs, reports, and/or incident documentation, and follow Allied Universal policies, site procedures, and emergency response activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.