Security Officer - Access Control Gate

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 Gate in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government waterfront location where you will manage access control, verify credentials, and help maintain orderly entry for personnel and visitors. You will remain a visible presence at checkpoints, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, and document security-related activity with clear communication and customer service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / 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 assigned location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, credentials, and authorization for personnel, visitors, and contractors, and directing traffic flow as needed.
• Perform vehicle and delivery screening consistent with post orders, including checking logs, seals, and documentation, and reporting discrepancies through the chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, documenting events, and supporting responding agencies as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around facilities, docks, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify maintenance and policy concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA Issued TWIC.
• 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.

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.