Security Officer Full Time Patrol Access Authorization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Financial and health benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer for full-time patrol access authorization in Chesapeake, VA. You will monitor sites, control access, and provide top-tier customer service to clients and staff.

The role emphasizes unarmed patrols in technology-focused environments with shift-based hours. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a guard card/license; CPR is preferred. All qualified applicants will be considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by site procedures and access-control protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of technology-focused facilities, offices, parking, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document visitor entries per policy.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies with calm, problem-solving approach.
• Prepare clear activity reports and handoff communications while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Emergency response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card/license

CPR certification

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 Patrol Access Authorization 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 dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of technology-focused facilities, office areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, and document visitor, contractor, and vendor entry in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare clear and accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications while maintaining a professional presence.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• 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.

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.