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 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:

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.
• Support vehicle and pedestrian screening processes, maintain required logs and reports, and provide directions and assistance to employees, visitors, and authorized contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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