Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Officer

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 - Unarmed Patrol Officer in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government waterfront location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with site contacts, respond to reports, and deliver outstanding customer service to visitors and staff. You will thrive in Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, bringing integrity and a people-first mindset to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.65 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, and employees by following post orders, security-related procedures, and site-specific policies at a government location.
• Conduct routine and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of terminals, buildings, parking areas, gates, and perimeter fencing to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or maintenance issues.
• Monitor access points and support access control operations by checking identification, issuing visitor directions, and verifying authorization for entry and/or restricted-area movement.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with site contacts and public agency partners as directed.
• Complete clear, accurate documentation such as patrol logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, and communicate timely updates to supervisors and site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• A guard card/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: www.aus.com.

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