Jobs · Management · Virginia

Security Officer Access Control Full Time

Allied Universal · Harrisonburg, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$19/hrFull-time

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.

About the role

Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help to support a secure and welcoming environment. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide strong customer service and communication. Guided by a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will make a meaningful impact through teamwork and integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service by following site-specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, monitoring entry and exit activity, and supporting security-related protocols for a logistics and distribution location.
  • Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
  • Monitor gates, docks, badge access points, and visitor check-in areas to help support authorized access, record relevant activity, and report unusual conditions.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including the building perimeter, parking areas, and shipping and receiving zones, as working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Requirements

  • 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.

Pay

$19.00 / Hour

Schedule

  • Monday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Benefits

  • 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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