Security Officer - Visitor Checkpoint Screening

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. As a Security Officer - Visitor Checkpoint Screening, 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 a Screener at a government location, you will help support a welcoming, secure environment by screening visitors and belongings, monitoring access points, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally with the public and team members, and help deter incidents through a visible, attentive presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every action.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen visitors and their belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; identify prohibited items and report concerns according to site protocols.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors to appropriate areas, and maintain accurate logs and documentation as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, entrances, and surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and report security-related concerns.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• X-ray screening 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.

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 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.

Pay

Pay Rate: $30.55 / Hour

Schedule

Job Schedule: DayTime Wed 08:15 AM - 03:45 PM, Sat 08:15 AM - 03:45 PM, Sun 08:15 AM - 03:45 PM