Security Officer Full Time Screening Operations

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

As a Security Officer Full Time Screening Operations in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Screener at a retail location, you will help maintain a welcoming environment by monitoring access points, screening individuals and/or items as required, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and team members, and help to deter incidents through a professional presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

• Provide customer service to shoppers, members, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization as directed, and screen individuals and permitted items in accordance with site procedures.
• Observe activity at the retail location and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, hazards, and/or incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including the business floor, receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter, as directed by site procedures.

Requirements

• Loss Prevention 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.

Benefits

• 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