Security Officer Full Time Access Control

Allied Universal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Security Officer for Access Control. You will monitor entrances, verify credentials, log visitors, and respond to incidents to keep campus areas secure.

The role emphasizes reliable teamwork, safety-first attitude, and a professional, courteous manner with students, staff, and visitors. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entrances, verify identification and visitor credentials, issue authorized access credentials, and maintain visitor logs.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned academic buildings, entrances, and perimeter areas to help identify unauthorized access or security-related concerns.
• Document incidents, observations, and access-control activities accurately and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Access control procedures

Customer service

Observation and reporting

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 Access Control in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Access Control Officer at a university location, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, maintaining a visible presence, and communicating professionally with students, staff, and visitors. You will support security-related operations through attentive observation, accurate documentation, and timely reporting of concerns. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.80 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entrances, verify identification and visitor credentials, issue authorized access credentials, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned academic buildings, entrances, and perimeter areas to help identify unauthorized access or security-related concerns.
• Document incidents, observations, and access-control activities accurately and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

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.