Security Officer Credentialing Operations

Allied Universal; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits Package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credentialing Operations in Townsend, VA, to serve clients across Logistics & Distribution and other industries. The role focuses on access control, credential verification, and providing professional customer service within a collaborative team environment.

The position is full time with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Duties include monitoring entry points, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents while upholding safety and integrity across

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while following security procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access to the location by verifying credentials, issuing passes, documenting entries/exits, and directing authorized personnel.
• Screen visitors, contractors, and drivers per site requirements and maintain access-control records.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document observations for site contacts.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Security procedures

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Credentialing Operations in Townsend, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally, and help deter security-related incidents while delivering service with integrity, teamwork, reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the distribution location by verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes, documenting entries and exits, and directing authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Screen incoming visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers in accordance with site requirements, maintaining accurate access-control records and communicating relevant information to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and notify appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.