Security Officer - Unarmed
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security, Private Security
Security Officer - Unarmed Full Time
Job Location s
US-VA-Richmond
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Shifts Available Morning, Afternoon
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 - Visitor Check-In in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a financial institution location, you will support access control, monitor entry points, and conduct routine patrols of assigned areas. You will remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors.
Backed by a caring culture that puts people first, you will deliver through teamwork while acting with integrity in an agile, reliable, and innovative environment.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.73 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue
02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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 to staff, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific access control procedures, financial institution policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control entry and exit at designated doors and/or vehicle gates by verifying identification and authorization, issuing and collecting visitor credentials, and maintaining required access logs.
- Monitor alarm panels, CCTV, and other security-related systems for unusual activity, and communicate observations to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts and documenting events in timely, accurate reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of lobbies, ATMs, offices, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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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