Access Control Officer: Growth, Smart Tools & Benefits

Alliedbarton Security Services; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools and shift automation

Career growth and training

Benefits package (health, dental, life

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credentialing Operations in Townsend, VA. You will serve clients, manage access, verify credentials at a distribution location, and maintain a visible security presence with integrity and teamwork.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. The shift schedule includes night hours, supervising entry procedures, and supporting a safe, welcoming environment for employees and drivers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access by verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes, documenting entries/exits, and directing authorized personnel.
• Screen visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers per site requirements; maintain access-control records.
• Respond to incidents and access-control concerns in a calm, solution-focused manner; document observations.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security procedures

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credentialing Operations in Townsend, VA. You will serve clients, manage access, verify credentials at a distribution location, and maintain a visible security presence with integrity and teamwork.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. The shift schedule includes night hours, supervising entry procedures, and supporting a safe, welcoming environment for employees and drivers.