Security Officer - Armed Lobby Screening

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 - Armed Lobby Screening in Virginia Beach, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Armed Screener in a busy healthcare location, you will welcome patients, visitors, and staff while supporting access control and security-related screening at key entry points. You will remain highly visible, conduct routine rounds nearby, respond to questions and concerns, and help identify and report suspicious activity. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.55 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at a healthcare location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen patients, visitors, and vendors at entry points by confirming access authorization, directing foot traffic, and supporting visitor management and badge control per site policy.
• Monitor entrances and waiting areas, observe for unusual behavior, and help to deter unauthorized access by maintaining a professional presence and reporting concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifications per post orders.
• Communicate with site staff, Allied Universal leadership, and/or emergency responders as needed, using radios, phones, and written reports to relay accurate information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card and/or License.
• Baton Certification is preferred.
• CPR Certification is preferred.
• 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.

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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