Security Officer - Part Time Gatehouse

Allied Universal
Portsmouth, VA
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 Officer - Part Time Gatehouse in Portsmouth, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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 Allied Universal Officer at a government port location, you will support access control operations by verifying credentials, guiding visitors and contractors, and documenting activity at entry points. You will conduct routine checks, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with site staff. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and thrive through teamwork in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule

Day Time

Fri 09:30 PM - 05:30 AM

Sat 09:30 PM - 05:30 AM

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, contractors, and personnel by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government maritime transportation location.
  • Control access at gates and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, credentials, and authorization, issuing visitor passes as directed, and directing traffic flow to designated entry and exit points.
  • Monitor cameras, alarms, radios, and access control systems, and document noteworthy activity according to post orders and reporting requirements.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating notifications and assistance with site representatives and public agency partners as directed.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including perimeter and restricted zones, looking for conditions that could help to deter unauthorized access and/or policy violations.

Minimum Requirements

  • Possess a TSA Issued TWIC.
  • Guard Card/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.

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: .

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: .

Requisition ID

2026-1543879
Posted 2026-03-03

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