Security Officer TWIC Screening
2 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 TWIC Screening in Portsmouth, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic government location where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help manage access control operations while supporting a professional environment. This role combines a visible presence, routine activity throughout assigned areas, and outstanding customer service and communication. Guided by our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will help support daily security-related operations with care and professionalism. 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 What You'll Do: • Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, screening visitors, verifying identification and credentials, and supporting access control activities at entry points and restricted areas., • Monitor gates, entrances, and/or assigned access points, document arrivals and departures, and help to deter unauthorized entry through consistent application of post orders and location policies., • Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate observations and/or concerns to the appropriate contacts., • Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, noting unusual activity, unsecured access points, and/or conditions that may require follow-up., • A TSA issued TWIC is required., • A guard card 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 2026-1590625