Security Officer Access Screening
7 days ago
Portsmouth
Job DescriptionOverview 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 Access Screening in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic aero/defense location, where you will monitor entry points, manage access control activities, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help deter security-related incidents. This role blends strong communication, customer service, and professionalism with a caring, agile, and team-driven culture built on reliability, innovation, and integrity. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM What You'll Do: • Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific access control procedures, credential verification steps, and security-related policies at an aerospace and defense location., • Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas, facilities, and sensitive workspaces., • Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, first responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed., • Maintain accurate access logs, visitor records, and incident documentation, and report unusual activity, policy violations, and/or security-related concerns according to post orders., • CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred., • 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., • 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. 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 2026-1577346