Security Officer - Warehouse Gatehouse PT

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 - Warehouse Gatehouse PT in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 logistics and distribution location, you will greet drivers and visitors, verify credentials such as TSA issued TWIC, issue badges, and manage entry and exit activity. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security-related issues, and communicate clearly with site teams. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.80 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Control access at entry and exit points by verifying identification, credentials, and delivery documentation, and by directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic in accordance with site requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs of visitors, employees, and shipments, including issuing and collecting badges and/or passes as required by site policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, unauthorized access attempts, and policy violations through the chain of command.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of gates, yards, docks, buildings, and perimeter areas, and report unusual activity, damage, and/or maintenance concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have security-related experience of 1+ years.
• Have a TSA issued TWIC.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.
• 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.

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: www.aus.com/offices.