Security Officer Part Time Armed Patrol Investigation

Allied Universal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer (Part Time Armed Patrol Investigation) in Portsmouth, VA. You will safeguard clients across manufacturing and industrial sites, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a visible security presence.

The role offers a flexible part-time schedule with night shifts and a pay rate of $17.95 per hour. Training, licensing, and background checks are part of the onboarding process, with opportunities to grow within a leading security company.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Background investigation, drug screen, and industry-specific training may be required.
• Licensing requirements may vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, maintain logs, and report access concerns per site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally following procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, production areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized activity.
• Document observations and patrol activity, and communicate information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

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 Part Time Armed Patrol Investigation in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Armed Security Officer in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.


• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and report access concerns in accordance with site policies.


• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and emergency procedures.


• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, production areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.


• Document observations, incidents, and patrol activity accurately, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.


• Be at least 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.


• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.


• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.


• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.