Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Weekday Afternoons

Alliedbarton Security Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Patrol in Charlottesville, VA. You will patrol unarmed at a tech-focused site, deter incidents, support access control, and provide professional customer service to staff and visitors.

The role requires meeting state requirements, background checks, and a drug screen. Full-time schedule with varied shifts is offered. Become part of a nationwide team that emphasizes integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• Guard Card or license preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen as per law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and vendors at a technology-focused site.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns calmly and following emergency procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the premises and report hazards.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, document observations and escalate as needed.
• Prepare clear incident reports and maintain logs as required.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Alarm panel

Computer literacy

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 Patrol in Charlottesville, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control, respond to alarms, and provide professional customer service. You will use communication and technology tools to document activity and assist visitors and employees. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or vendors at a technology-focused location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the business, perimeter, parking areas, and other assigned locations to help identify and report unusual activity or hazards.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, documenting observations and escalating concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and maintain activity logs in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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.

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

2026-1695538