Entry-Level Security Officer (Overnights)

About the role

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is hiring an entry-level, unarmed security officer for a full-time overnight shift in Roanoke, Virginia. The officer works at a logistics and distribution site, monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, helping deter security incidents and supporting access control. The schedule is four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Key responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors and delivery personnel by following security procedures, site policies and emergency response activities when needed.
• Carry out regular and random unarmed patrols of distribution areas, loading docks, parking areas, building entrances and the perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify visitor, contractor and delivery credentials according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms and critical situations, notify the right people and document activities.
• Report unusual activity, damaged property, hazardous conditions and policy violations to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles (21+ for armed roles).
• Preferred: customer service experience, a guard card or license, ability to lift more than 20 pounds, comfort with a computer or tablet, and access control and badge experience.
• A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.
• Applicants must pass a background investigation and a drug screen to the extent permitted by law; licensing requirements depend on state and local law.

What we offer

• Pay of $16.20 per hour.
• Training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.