Security Officer Armed Tactical Patrol

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 Armed Tactical Patrol in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as manufacturing & industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed officer in a manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support daily operations with strong communication and customer service.

This role offers the chance to work with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity while putting people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.95 / Hour

Schedule:

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11:00 PM – 07:00 AM.

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical calls, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and communicating with site contacts and local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity, potential hazards, and/or security-related concerns.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, screen vehicles and/or deliveries when required, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Support Allied Universal and site leadership by preparing clear reports, maintaining required armed post readiness, and following all applicable post orders, use-of-force guidelines, and security-related procedures.

• Possess an armed guard card and/or license as required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

• 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.

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: