Security Officer Full Time Access Control Patrol

Allied Universal; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Access Control Patrol in Christiansburg, VA. You will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, support access control, respond to alarms, and provide customer service at a manufacturing and industrial site.

Join Allied Universal for a dynamic, welcoming workplace with smart tools, training, and growth opportunities. Benefits include retirement savings, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply.
• Driver's license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and report per procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of interior production areas, offices, parking, loading docks, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain visitor and vehicle documentation.
• Observe and report hazards and security issues to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

Computer use

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panel

Driver's license

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 Patrol in Christiansburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an unarmed patrol officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, respond to alarms, use computer or tablet-based tools, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.94 / Hour

Job Schedule: Wed 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM, Thu 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM, Fri 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM, Sun 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior production areas, offices, parking areas, loading docks, and the facility perimeter to help identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.
• Observe and report equipment hazards, property damage, access control concerns, and other security-related issues to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort 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.

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.