Security Officer Part Time Key Control
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 Key Control in Colonial Heights, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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.
As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal, you will help maintain a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, managing visitor entry, and responding to security-related concerns. Your visible presence, strong communication, and customer service skills will help deter incidents while supporting daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify visitor authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access-related records.
- Respond to access-related incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the business perimeter to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
- Communicate professionally with site personnel and visitors while reporting security-related concerns, maintenance issues, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 and Schedule
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour
Job Schedule: DayTimeSat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM, Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM