Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Overnights

Allied Universal; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer for full-time unarmed patrol in Chester, VA. You will provide exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while maintaining a visible security presence during night shifts.

Responsibilities include conducting patrols, monitoring access, reporting incidents, and preparing incident documentation.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills for interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while enforcing site policies.
• Conduct routine patrols of the facility, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Prepare activity reports and communicate shift information to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 Unarmed Patrol CPR Preparedness in Chester, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service. You will communicate clearly with employees and visitors while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we deliver every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Wed: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, exterior grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and security-related hazards.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare accurate activity reports and incident documentation, and communicate observations and shift information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR certification is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification are 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.

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.