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Security Officer Unarmed Full Time
Salem, Virginia Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning, Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1610286 Work Days Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 06/09/2026
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As a Security Officer Patrol Operations in Salem, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic utilities location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support daily operations through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will contribute to a caring, agile, and reliable team that puts people first, values integrity, and brings innovative thinking to every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.67 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or unusual activity in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating relevant information to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
- Monitor entry and exit activity for restricted and/or operational areas, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or policy violations.
- Support day-to-day operations by completing routine reports, maintaining awareness of changing site conditions, and following post orders related to utility infrastructure and public-facing areas.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience 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.
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Allied Universal
Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
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