Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Multiple Shifts

Allied Universal; United States; On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; 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 for Access Control in West Point, VA. You will protect client sites, manage entry points, verify badges, and support a welcoming environment for employees and guests.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, responding to alarms, patrolling facilities, and maintaining records. Candidates should have high school diploma, be 18/21+ depending on role, and pass background checks and drug screening. Training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience handling access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific security procedures and access-control policies.
• Monitor access points; verify credentials and maintain access records.
• Respond to access-control alarms and incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner and notify appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances, parking areas, and facility perimeter to report unusual conditions.
• Maintain professional presence to deter unauthorized access and document observations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

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 Full Time Access Control in WEST POINT, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage entry points, verify badges and visitor access, and support a welcoming environment for employees and guests. You will use computer or tablet systems to document activity, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring service, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM
• Thur 05:30 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sat 02:00 PM - 02:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a manufacturing and industrial location; verify credentials, authorize entry in accordance with site procedures, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency services as directed by established procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, loading docks, and the facility perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and policy violations by maintaining a professional presence, documenting observations, and communicating concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 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.

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