Armed Security Officer Full Time Weekday Mornings

Allied Universal; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an armed Security Officer at a government site in Virginia Beach, VA. You will greet visitors, monitor access, verify credentials, and enforce security procedures at a busy front desk.

The role requires an Armed Guard Card, 21+ years old, a HS diploma, and compliance with background checks and drug screening. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a leading security services company.

Qualifications

• Armed Guard Card or License is required.
• Be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screening as applicable by law.
• Participation in security training programs as required.
• License requirements may vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff at a government front desk.
• Monitor access, verify credentials, issue passes, and maintain visitor records.
• Answer calls, provide information, and direct visitors to offices.
• Observe activity and report security concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents following emergency procedures.

Skills

Armed Guard Card

Customer service

Communication

Front desk

Access control

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 Armed Reception Security in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a government location, you will serve as a professional, welcoming presence while monitoring access, assisting visitors, and supporting security-related procedures. Your strong communication and customer service skills will help create a secure, positive environment for staff and guests. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide the work we do every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government office front desk while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor credentials and appointments as directed, issue visitor passes when applicable, and maintain accurate visitor records.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide general information, and assist visitors with locating appropriate offices or services.
• Observe front desk activity and report unusual conditions, access concerns, or security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card or License.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.