Security Officer Full Time Controlled Entry
About the role
Overview 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. Job Description As a Security Officer Full Time Controlled Entry in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Access Control Officer, you will help support a welcoming campus environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping to deter incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity. Position Type: Full Time
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor entrances, exits, and access points; verify credentials and authorize entry in accordance with established campus procedures.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
- Maintain awareness of activity at assigned locations, report suspicious or unauthorized activity, and help to deter unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, access points, and surrounding areas as directed; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Pay
Pay Rate: $16.80 / Hour
Schedule
Job Schedule: DayTime Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Thur 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Fri 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Sat 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM