Security Officer Access Coordinator

Security Officer Access Coordinator

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 Coordinator 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 aerospace and defense location as an Access Control Officer, helping monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming atmosphere. In this role, you will perform routine patrols, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact each day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thur 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by following site-specific access control procedures, credential verification steps, and other security-related policies at the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, check badges and identification, manage visitor processing, and document authorized access activity in accordance with established protocols.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated interior and exterior areas, including perimeter access points, to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Support security-related operations in a location with controlled access requirements by maintaining detailed logs, reporting policy violations, and assisting with emergency response activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid 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.

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 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.

Closing

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1635252