Access Control Security Officer - Logistics Site

Allied Universal; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is hiring for a Security Officer Full Time Entrance Operations in Townsend, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and deliver exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.

This role emphasizes a visible security presence, incident response, and adherence to site policies, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic, collaborative workplace that serves diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check conducted as per federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access to the facility; verify credentials and logs; direct authorized individuals.
• Deter unauthorized entry and protect personnel, inventory, and shipments by observing access points.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow site procedures with proper notifications.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeters; vary by location.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is hiring for a Security Officer Full Time Entrance Operations in Townsend, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and deliver exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.

This role emphasizes a visible security presence, incident response, and adherence to site policies, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic, collaborative workplace that serves diverse communities.