Security Officer Unarmed Part Time Overnights

Allied Universal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Financial benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer in Portsmouth, VA. This role focuses on access control at aerospace/defense sites, with a schedule including overnight shifts. You will verify credentials, register visitors, issue badges, and maintain records while upholding safety and service excellence.

The position emphasizes punctuality, integrity, and reliable teamwork in a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow professionally within Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors per site policies.
• Verify authorization credentials and manage visitor registration per site requirements.
• Monitor entry/exit points and report unauthorized activity.
• Respond calmly to incidents following escalation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Verify authorization credentials, manage visitor registration, issue and recover access badges, and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor entry/exit points, control access to restricted areas, and report unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Emergency response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

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.

Security Officer Part Time Access Control Check In

Portsmouth, VA

As a Part-Time Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, 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 supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, and help maintain a secure environment for personnel, visitors, and critical operations. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Verify authorization credentials, manage visitor registration, issue and recover access badges, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor entry and exit points, control access to restricted areas, and report unauthorized access attempts or irregular activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, facilities, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification 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 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.

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.