Security Officer Entry Control

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 Entry Control in Palmyra, VA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as residential and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a residential location where you will monitor entry points, manage access control, and conduct routine patrols to help support a secure and welcoming environment.

You will remain visible, assist residents and guests with professionalism, and communicate clearly about security-related concerns. In this role, you will bring reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and/or visitors by carrying out access control procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a residential location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, permissions, and/or visitor information, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with community rules and post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate relevant details to supervisors, property representatives, and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the residential community, common areas, and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, property concerns, and/or security‑related issues.
• Complete required reports, logs, and documentation related to access activity, incidents, patrols, and/or policy violations in a timely manner.

• 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.

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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: