Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening

Allied Universal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening in Norfolk, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and respond to security concerns with professionalism—supportting students, staff, and visitors.

This role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and adherence to site-specific access control procedures. The position includes daytime scheduling and benefits typical of full-time security roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or client-facing roles preferred.
• Familiarity with security procedures and access control is a plus.
• Ability to observe, report, and escalate security concerns clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to campus visitors, staff, and partners while enforcing access control procedures.
• Monitor entry points and verify credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
• Maintain accurate visitor and contractor logs per site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and alarms following established protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of facilities to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Access Control Officer at a university location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. Your visible presence and strong communication skills will help deter incidents while supporting students, staff, and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide how we put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.80 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTime Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for individuals entering designated buildings, facilities, and restricted areas.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and delivery records in accordance with site procedures and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and surrounding perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• 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.

Closing

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.