Security Officer – Full Time Overnight

Allied Universal; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Security Officer – Mobile Patrol to monitor and safeguard a technology workplace. This unarmed post emphasizes high visibility, access control, and calm response to incidents.

You will work full-time day and night shifts with competitive pay and thorough training. The role includes opportunities for career growth and teamwork in a friendly, customer‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a guard card/license preferred.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors following site policies and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of offices, lobbies, parking areas, and perimeter routes.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV, report irregularities to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with responders as directed.
• Complete shift logs and incident reports; hand off observations clearly.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

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 – Mobile Patrol in Chesapeake, 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 leading tech and communications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control and visitor check-in. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site teams, and respond to situations with a calm, customer-focused approach. Join Allied Universal to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon10:00 PM – 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM – 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM – 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM – 06:00 AM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors by following Allied Universal post orders, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology workplace location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of offices, lobbies, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor alarms, CCTV, and other building systems as assigned; identify irregular conditions and report findings to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including access control issues, medical calls for service, and/or disturbances, and coordinate with local responders when directed.
• Complete shift logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation; communicate key observations during post handoff to support consistent security-related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• A CPR certification 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.

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.