Overview

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 Guard - Armed Patrol Industrial in Newport News, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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 a Patrol Armed Officer with Allied Universal in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas while maintaining a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents. This armed post requires you to conduct routine patrols and interact with employees and visitors, providing exceptional customer service and communication. Join our agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every action.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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 excellent customer service to clients and visitors by following security-related procedures and site-specific policies, including responding to emergencies as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using sound judgment to resolve issues as they arise.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the manufacturing and industrial location, including the perimeter, to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials of individuals entering and exiting the location to help to maintain controlled access.
• Observe and report any unusual activity, security-related threats, or hazards to the appropriate Allied Universal personnel or site management.
• Complete detailed and accurate reports regarding incidents, observations, and patrol activities as required by site protocols.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the assigned area to help to deter security-related risks and provide reassurance to employees and visitors.
• Respond promptly to alarms and/or requests for assistance, taking appropriate action in accordance with Allied Universal and site policies.
• Assist with emergency response procedures, including evacuations or lockdowns, as directed by site management or Allied Universal supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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: 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.

Requisition ID

2025-1499554