Mobile Search Officer

Allied Universal • Lithia Springs, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Mobile Search Officer. The Mobile Search Officer will operate and screen all incoming delivery vehicles, to our customer’s facilities, using the Vehicle Search Truck. The Mobile Search Officer ensures all vehicles and cargo are properly screened for explosives, hazardous materials, narcotics, weapons, or other contraband.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in mechanical or electrical field of study
• Minimum of one (1)-year work experience utilizing X-ray technology in a security screening setting
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Active listening skills
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical Issues quickly and accurately
• Write Informative, clearly, and accurately
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Encourage effective teamwork
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Attending to detail
• Leadership skills
• Ability to cooperate and work with others

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (Arts or Science) in Criminal Justice, IT, Security or General management
• Technical School graduate with an aptitude for automotive, mechanical, or electrical skills
• Military experience as a police officer or any other field that emphasized observation and investigation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks
• Direct the vehicle to be inspected to the proper location to perform visual inspection
• Observe any traffic (pedestrians or vehicles) during the scan process and alert Mobile Search personnel of impending safety concerns
• Operate the Scan Drive system to navigate between the Search Vehicle and Target Vehicle
• Initialize system electronics and X-ray machine
• Evaluate X-ray images to determine if hazards/contraband exist
• Determine which X-ray images will be archived, printed, or discarded
• Follow protocols in the event a suspicious package or improvised explosive device (IED) is found; close down operations, cease operations and evacuate facility
• Resolution of conflict upon encounter of a vehicle driver that is belligerent, offensive, or uncooperative; deny entry to the receiving docks if necessary
• Deny entry to drivers without proper identification, drugs present in the vehicle, weapons violations, etc.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance inspections of all required equipment
• Operate Boom Control Box for travel and to deploy the detector and attach the safety gates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED