Security Officer Entry Level Full 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
As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a logistics and distribution location in Roanoke, VA, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control operations. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while contributing to a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and embraces innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of warehouse areas, loading docks, parking areas, access points, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor access to the location, verify visitor and contractor authorization, and maintain accurate logs of entries, deliveries, and incidents.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities according to site procedures.
- Observe and report unusual conditions, damaged property, access-control concerns, and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
Requirements
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
Benefits
- Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Pay
$16.20 / hour
Schedule
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM