Security Officer - Full Time Overnight
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Mobile Patrol in Chesapeake, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading tech and communications location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control and visitor check-in. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site teams, and respond to situations with a calm, customer-focused approach. Join Allied Universal to work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Requirements
- A guard card/license is preferred.
- Access control/badge experience is preferred.
- A CPR certification 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors by following Allied Universal post orders, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology workplace location.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of offices, lobbies, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter routes to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor alarms, CCTV, and other building systems as assigned; identify irregular conditions and report findings to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including access control issues, medical calls for service, and/or disturbances, and coordinate with local responders when directed.
- Complete shift logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation; communicate key observations during post handoff to support consistent security-related operations.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
