Part-Time Security Officer: Entry Processing & Access

Allied Universal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer for entry processing in Portsmouth, VA. You will support visitor management, access control, and incident response to help keep the facility secure and compliant.

Your responsibilities include monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and logging daily activities while communicating clearly with port operations, government representatives, and first responders. Join a team that values professionalism, reliability, and service.

Qualifications

• TSA-issued TWIC required.
• Guard Card/License preferred.
• Must be 18+ (unarmed) or 21+ (armed).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check per federal, state and local laws.
• Criminal histories considered in compliance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and maritime personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, gates, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Communicate professionally with port operations personnel, government representatives, and first responders while documenting observations, incidents, and daily activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC credential

Guard Card/License

Driver's license (for driving positions)

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer for entry processing in Portsmouth, VA. You will support visitor management, access control, and incident response to help keep the facility secure and compliant.

Your responsibilities include monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and logging daily activities while communicating clearly with port operations, government representatives, and first responders. Join a team that values professionalism, reliability, and service.