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, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support daily operations through strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will bring reliability, integrity, and teamwork to every shift while contributing to a caring, people-first culture that values innovation and service.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $18.67 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Thur04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Fri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sat08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.

+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns through proper channels.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.

+ Monitor access points, check credentials where required, and support authorized entry and exit procedures for personnel, contractors, and visitors.

+ Support security-related operations at a utilities location by maintaining awareness of site activity, communicating with site contacts, and following post orders and incident response protocols.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required.

+ Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

+ Alarm panel experience is preferred.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ Access control and/or badge 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1600498

**Location:** United States-Virginia-Salem

**Job Category:** Security Officer