Access Control Security Officer - Growth & Smart Tools

Allied Universal; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools and shift access

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Richmond, VA is seeking a Security Officer Access Control—Full Time to monitor entry points at a financial institution, verify credentials, and respond to security concerns.

You will provide customer service to employees and visitors, conduct patrols, and coordinate with site personnel to deter incidents. This role requires 18+ (21+ for armed), a high school diploma, a background check, and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a financial institution by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue temporary access credentials as directed, and maintain accurate access-related records.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and assist with directing visitors, deliveries, and contractors in accordance with established access procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Richmond, VA is seeking a Security Officer Access Control—Full Time to monitor entry points at a financial institution, verify credentials, and respond to security concerns.

You will provide customer service to employees and visitors, conduct patrols, and coordinate with site personnel to deter incidents. This role requires 18+ (21+ for armed), a high school diploma, a background check, and a drug screen.