Security Officer - TWIC Entry Control
About The Position
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 Entry Control in Portsmouth, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a busy government waterfront location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, and guide visitors and vendors while maintaining detailed logs and clear radio communication. You will conduct routine rounds nearby, remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support daily operations with a professional, customer-focused approach. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
Requirements
- A TSA issued TWIC is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, and staff by following site-specific access control procedures, identification requirements, and authorized entry protocols at a government location.
- Control entry and exit at designated checkpoints by verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes as required, and documenting arrivals and departures in written and/or electronic logs.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, radios, and other security-related systems to help identify unauthorized access, policy violations, and/or unusual activity, and report findings per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions that may vary by post assignment.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
