Security Officer Part Time TWIC Access Reception

Allied Universal; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part-Time Security Officer at Newport News, VA to manage access, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and uphold a secure environment for employees and visitors. The role emphasizes professional communication, visible presence, and customer service in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

The position requires TSA-issued TWIC, HS diploma, and a background check with drug screening. Flexible shift options and advancement opportunities are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors and contractors while following site security procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness and respond to incidents per site procedures.
• Demonstrate professional communication and courteous service at all times.
• Meet background check, drug screening and licensing requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, issue visitor and contractor access documentation, and maintain accurate access‑control records.
• Control access to industrial facilities, restricted areas, and vehicle gates in accordance with established site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, perimeter, parking areas, and access points to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control 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 Part Time TWIC Access Reception in Newport News, 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 Access Control Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage site access, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. Through professional communication, visible presence, and attention to security‑related activity, you will help deter incidents while delivering outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture values teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule: Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM; Fri 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, issue visitor and contractor access documentation, and maintain accurate access‑control records.
• Control access to industrial facilities, restricted areas, and vehicle gates in accordance with established site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, perimeter, parking areas, and access points to help identify and report unusual conditions or unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA‑issued Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
• 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 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.

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.