Security Patrol & Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Salem, VA is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Access Control to safeguard clients at utility facilities. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, verify credentials, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time role requires standing shifts and following site policies; background checks and drug screening are standard per policy. Join a nationwide security leader and contribute to safe communities.

Qualifications

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, contractors, and visitors at a utility location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of utility facilities, grounds, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as required.
• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, suspicious activity, and other security-related issues observed during patrols in accordance with site policies.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control badge system

Alarm panel

Guard Card or license

Job description

Allied Universal in Salem, VA is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Access Control to safeguard clients at utility facilities. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, verify credentials, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time role requires standing shifts and following site policies; background checks and drug screening are standard per policy. Join a nationwide security leader and contribute to safe communities.