Security Officer - Access Control

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 - Access Control in Williamsburg, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will help support a welcoming environment by managing visitor entry, verifying credentials, and monitoring access points throughout the day. You will conduct routine rounds, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with tenants, guests, and on-site teams. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to a role where reliability and innovation matter.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors and/or employees by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate access control points for a commercial property, including verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing temporary credentials and directing guests to approved destinations.
• Monitor and control entry and exit through doors, turnstiles and/or vehicle gates, helping to prevent unauthorized access and reporting irregular activity.
• Perform key control and credential accountability tasks, including logging issue and return activity per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site management and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Complete security-related reports, access logs and incident documentation with clear, accurate details.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business interior, common areas, loading areas, parking areas and perimeter as assigned. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor cameras, alarms and other building systems as assigned, and communicate observed concerns to appropriate parties.
• Provide directions, basic building information and assistance while maintaining a professional presence at access control posts.
• Participate in post orders briefings and follow site-specific protocols for deliveries, contractor check-in and restricted-area access.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.