Security Officer Full Time Entrance Operations

Allied Universal; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

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Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is hiring for a Security Officer Full Time Entrance Operations in Townsend, VA. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and deliver exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.

This role emphasizes a visible security presence, incident response, and adherence to site policies, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic, collaborative workplace that serves diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check conducted as per federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access to the facility; verify credentials and logs; direct authorized individuals.
• Deter unauthorized entry and protect personnel, inventory, and shipments by observing access points.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow site procedures with proper notifications.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeters; vary by location.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Entrance Operations in Townsend, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a professional, secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Tue: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sat: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility, including verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing authorized individuals to appropriate areas.
• Help to deter unauthorized entry and support the protection of personnel, inventory, equipment, and shipments by observing access points and reporting irregular activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

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.

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.