Security Officer Entry Level Full Time Weekday Mornings

About the role

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 Access Control Patrol in South Boston, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial. In this unarmed patrol position you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control and alarm response activities, provide exceptional customer service, and use technology to document observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, office spaces, parking areas, access points, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, and reporting access control concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and completing required reports.
• Observe and report potential hazards, equipment concerns, policy violations, and other security‑related incidents to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Requirements

• Experience with access control and badge systems (preferred).
• Experience with alarm panels (preferred).
• Customer service experience (preferred).
• Comfort using a computer or tablet (preferred).
• A guard card or license (preferred).
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screening as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Paid training and access to career‑growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$20.60 per hour

Schedule

Daytime – Monday through Friday, 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM