Security Officer Part Time Entry Processing
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 Part Time Entry Processing in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a government transportation location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and public agencies while supporting orderly operations. Bring your customer service skills and integrity to Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture delivers through teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and maritime personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals to appropriate locations within the facility.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, gates, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
- Communicate professionally with port operations personnel, government representatives, and first responders while documenting observations, incidents, and daily activities.
Requirements
- Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
- A Guard Card/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.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Pay
$18.00 / Hour
Schedule
DayTime Tue 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wed 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fri 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 05:30 AM - 01:30 PM