Full-Time Marine Terminal Security & Access Control Officer

Allied Universal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Full Time TWIC Credential Services in Norfolk, Virginia. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and vendors at a busy marine terminal, helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires at least one year of security experience and a TSA-issued TWIC; a guard card or license is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• TSA-issued TWIC required.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a marine terminal, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access logs.
• Screen and direct commercial vehicles, delivery personnel, and contractors in accordance with terminal traffic procedures and restricted-area requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of terminal access points, business areas, parking locations, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Security experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Full Time TWIC Credential Services in Norfolk, Virginia. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and vendors at a busy marine terminal, helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires at least one year of security experience and a TSA-issued TWIC; a guard card or license is preferred.