Security Officer - Unarmed

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 Chester, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at a residential location, you will support access control by verifying credentials, issuing badges, and managing guest and vendor entry. You will conduct routine patrols and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. With clear communication and a customer service mindset, you will respond to inquiries, document activity, and partner with the team to uphold a people-first, integrity-driven environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.17 / 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 residents, guests, and vendors by following Allied Universal site-specific access control procedures and security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control entry and exit at a residential location by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining accurate visitor logs, and coordinating with property management as needed.
• Monitor alarms, intercoms, and CCTV systems, and respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to appropriate contacts when required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of common areas, building entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Complete timely security-related reports and documentation, including incident reports and shift activity logs, and communicate relevant updates to oncoming personnel and/or supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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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