Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Security Screening

Allied Universal; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time in Chester, VA to provide reliable, flexible hours at a designated site. You can earn more by picking up shifts through our platform while maintaining a stable base schedule with six-month commitment.

The role emphasizes access-control, screening, and incident response, with opportunities to grow into full-time hours. Qualifications include a guard card/license preference and high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers with site-specific access-control procedures.
• Screen individuals, packages, and personal property using screening equipment and procedures.
• Verify identification and access for employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers by executing access-control and screening procedures.
• Screen individuals and property and report prohibited items.
• Verify credentials and access for staff and visitors entering designated areas.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry points and screening areas to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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.

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Security Screening in Chester, VA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate

$21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

How This Role Works

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, screening protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals, packages, and personal property using assigned screening equipment and procedures; report prohibited or suspicious items or activity to site leadership.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorized access for employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors entering designated areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry points, screening areas, and surrounding business perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification 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.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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.