Part-Time Access Control Security Officer – Utilities

Allied Universal; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer (Access Control Patrol) in Roanoke, VA to protect facilities and visitors. You will perform routine patrols, verify credentials, monitor access points, and respond to incidents following site procedures.

This role offers flexible weekend shifts, exposure to a variety of environments, and opportunities to build essential security skills while contributing to a safe work environment for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, contractors, and visitors at a utility location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facility buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and support protection of utility operations.
• Monitor access to the location, verify credentials as required by site procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity to the appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and documenting activities as required.
• Maintain clear, accurate activity logs and incident reports, and communicate observations, hazards, and maintenance concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Guard card/license

Access control

Computer/tablet familiarity

Alarm panel experience

Age requirements (18+/21+)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer (Access Control Patrol) in Roanoke, VA to protect facilities and visitors. You will perform routine patrols, verify credentials, monitor access points, and respond to incidents following site procedures.

This role offers flexible weekend shifts, exposure to a variety of environments, and opportunities to build essential security skills while contributing to a safe work environment for clients and colleagues.