Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Access Support

Allied Universal; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Access Support. You will monitor and patrol production areas, support access control, and provide excellent customer service. You’ll engage employees and visitors while upholding safety and integrity.

You will respond to incidents, document activity, and work with a caring team that embraces innovation to safeguard manufacturing and industrial sites.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation.
• A drug screen will be conducted where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel with site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas and surrounding spaces.
• Monitor entrances, exits, gates, and visitor activity and document interactions.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly and notify appropriate contacts.
• Observe and report hazards or policy violations to site management.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrol security

Emergency response

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet

Visitor management 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 Unarmed Patrol Access Support in Newport News, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and provide outstanding customer service. You will communicate clearly with employees and visitors while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and embraces innovative solutions.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, repair and fabrication workspaces, yards, parking areas, access points, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor entrances, exits, gates, and visitor activity; verify authorization in accordance with site procedures and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions, damaged property, suspicious activity, and policy violations to site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.