Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Federal Entry Control in Portsmouth, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a government maritime location, you will support access control operations by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, managing entry logs, and monitoring checkpoints and cameras. You will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents while delivering strong customer service and clear communication. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 PM - 07:00 PMTue12:00 PM - 07:00 PMWed12:00 PM - 07:00 PMThur12:00 PM - 07:00 PMFri12:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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 guests, contractors, employees, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, validating credentials, issuing temporary badges, and directing visitors to the proper check-in process.
• Operate access control systems and maintain accurate logs of entries, exits, deliveries, and authorized visitor activity.
• Screen persons, packages, and vehicles as required by post orders, and report prohibited items, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations to site leadership.
• Coordinate with client representatives and Allied Universal leadership to verify authorizations, resolve access issues, and support special events and increased traffic periods.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and notifying appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and radios as assigned, and communicate timely updates to site personnel and/or public responders when needed.
• Complete required reports such as incident reports, daily activity reports, and shift turnover notes with clear, factual details.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather actions, and lockdown directions per site policy, assisting with accountability and controlled re-entry when authorized.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA Issued TWIC.
• A guard card and/or 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.

Closing

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1520144

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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