Security Officer Full Time Entrance Operations at Allied Universal in US-VA-Suffolk
- Company: Allied Universal
- Location: US-VA-Suffolk
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $18.50 / Hour
- Visa sponsorship available
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 co…
Job description
- 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 Full Time Entrance Operations in Townsend, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a professional, secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.
- Position Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour
- Day Time
- Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Monitor and control access to the facility, including verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing authorized individuals to appropriate areas.
- Help to deter unauthorized entry and support the protection of personnel, inventory, equipment, and shipments by observing access points and reporting irregular activity.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter; 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.
Skills
Required
- Customer service
- Clear communication
- Observation and reporting
- Problem-solving
- Access control procedures
- Incident response
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.