Security Officer - Access Control Gate

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.

As a Security Officer - Access Control Gate in Norfolk, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer, you will play a key role in access control for a busy logistics and distribution location. Your responsibilities include monitoring entry points, conducting routine patrols, and remaining visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will also provide top-notch customer service and clear communication, contributing to a welcoming environment.

Join a team that values agility, reliability, and integrity while putting people first every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.80 / Hour

Day Time Tue 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Wed 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Thu 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location, verifying credentials and authorizations of individuals entering and exiting the premises.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and its perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Document and report any security-related incidents, unusual observations, and/or maintenance issues encountered during patrols.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and/or contractors to provide assistance and relay important information as needed.
• Support Allied Universal and client management with additional security-related tasks as assigned, adapting to the unique needs of the logistics and distribution environment.

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• A Transportation Security Administration issued Transportation Worker Identification Credential is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with access control or badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:

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