Security Officer: Night Access Control & Patrol (Aerospace)

Allied Universal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on top brands

Training and career growth

Retirement plan and insurance

Exclusive shift access tools

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Access Point) in Portsmouth, VA, to help safeguard clients across aerospace/defense sectors. The role focuses on access control, credential verification, and maintaining a secure, welcoming environment.

This full-time position pays $18.50 per hour. Responsibilities include monitoring systems, handling incidents, and patrolling the facility perimeter while delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• A Guard Card or license 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide access-control procedures for personnel, visitors, and contractors.
• Verify identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and access permissions before entry.
• Monitor access-control systems, alarms, cameras, and entry points; document irregularities and report concerns.
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with site contacts and responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry points, restricted areas, and the facility perimeter.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

CPR and First Aid (preferred)

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV cameras

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Access Point) in Portsmouth, VA, to help safeguard clients across aerospace/defense sectors. The role focuses on access control, credential verification, and maintaining a secure, welcoming environment.

This full-time position pays $18.50 per hour. Responsibilities include monitoring systems, handling incidents, and patrolling the facility perimeter while delivering outstanding customer service.