Part-Time Unarmed Security Officer (TWIC) — Waterfront Patrol

Allied Universal; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools to claim shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider in Portsmouth, VA, seeks a Part-Time Security Officer (Unarmed, TWIC) to patrol maritime locations and safeguard clients. The role offers flexible scheduling with shifts on weekdays and weekends.

You will perform routine patrols, monitor access, document incidents, and respond to alarms while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.

Qualifications

• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• A drug screen may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment and vary by state/locality.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, vendors, and the public while following site-specific procedures and security protocols at a maritime transportation location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, access points, parking areas, waterfront perimeters, and other designated areas; report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed, and maintain visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation per site policies.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, emergencies, and critical situations; notify site contacts and public-service agencies as directed.
• Help deter unauthorized access and prohibited activity through professional presence, timely reporting, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

TWIC credential

Guard card

18+ years old

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider in Portsmouth, VA, seeks a Part-Time Security Officer (Unarmed, TWIC) to patrol maritime locations and safeguard clients. The role offers flexible scheduling with shifts on weekdays and weekends.

You will perform routine patrols, monitor access, document incidents, and respond to alarms while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.