Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Afternoons

Allied Universal; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Monitoring in Roanoke, VA. You will monitor facilities, provide customer service, and deter security incidents while upholding company values.

This role offers a stable daytime/evening schedule, health benefits, retirement options, and access to exclusive tools. Join a people-first culture committed to integrity and community safety.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law and company policy.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Valid driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a utilities location by following site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facilities, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and document activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly and notify site contacts or emergency responders.
• Prepare clear reports of patrols and incidents and share information with site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol monitoring

Incident reporting

Public safety

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 Officer Full Time Patrol Monitoring in Roanoke, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, people-first culture, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams work with integrity to support daily operations.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon05:00 PM - 01:00 AMFri05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSat05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSun05:00 PM - 01:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a utilities location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of utility facilities, grounds, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify authorization as directed by site procedures, and document visitor, contractor, and vehicle activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders according to established procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

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.

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.

Requisition ID
2026-1660593