Security Officer – Part-Time Foot Patrol

Allied Universal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Scheduling & Shifts

Training & Career Growth

Retirement Savings Plan

Perks Program Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer – Part-Time Foot Patrol in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves protecting government facilities through visible patrols, access control, and incident response while prioritizing customer service and safety. The schedule is part-time with specified afternoon and night shifts.

Training, growth opportunities, and a perks program are available to team members. Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma, a TSA TWIC, and a guard card are preferred;

Qualifications

• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• A guard card and/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.
• Background investigation required by laws.
• Criminal histories considered per laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by security procedures and emergency response at a government location.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of facilities, docks, parking areas, and perimeter points.
• Control access at gates and checkpoints by verifying IDs and directing traffic.
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with site personnel and responders as needed.
• Complete detailed security reports and logs, and communicate updates to supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC

Guard card

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 Foot Patrol in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a government maritime location, where you will conduct routine rounds, stay highly visible, and help deter security-related incidents. You will monitor access points, respond to calls for service, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors. Bring a customer-first mindset to a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, and that leads with caring, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.65 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon01:30 PM – 09:30 PMWed04:30 AM – 11:30 AMFri12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.


• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of facilities, docks, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.


• Control access at gates and checkpoints by verifying identification and/or credentials, monitoring visitor and contractor entry, and directing traffic as assigned.


• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and public responders as needed.


• Complete detailed security-related reports and logs, document incidents and observations, and communicate status updates to supervision and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.


• A guard card and/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.


• 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1526556