Security Officer - Access Control Government
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Security Officer - Access Control Government
Job Location s
US-VA-Portsmouth
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shifts Available Overnight
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied 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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Access Control Government in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal team member, you will play a vital role in access control at a prominent government location. Your responsibilities include monitoring entry points, conducting routine patrols, and remaining highly visible to help deter security-related incidents.
You will interact with visitors and staff, providing outstanding customer service and communication. Join a company that values agility, reliability, and innovation, and experience a supportive culture that puts people first.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.25 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon04:30 AM - 11:00 AMTue
04:30 AM - 11:00 AMWed
04:30 AM - 11:00 AMThur
04:30 AM - 11:00 AMFri
04:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at the location.
- Control access to the location by verifying credentials of individuals entering and/or exiting restricted areas.
- Monitor entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and its perimeter, observing for irregularities and reporting findings as required.
- Communicate with law enforcement and/or emergency responders as needed according to site protocols.
- Maintain detailed records and logs of access control activities and incidents.
- Follow all Allied Universal and site-specific procedures to help to deter security-related risks.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Transportation Security Administration issued Transportation Worker Identification Credential is required.
- A guard card or security 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.
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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