Security Guard Overnight Screening

Allied Universal•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

As a Security Guard Overnight Screening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government airport development location. You will screen people and property, monitor access points, and respond to security-related concerns while providing customer service and helping deter incidents through a professional presence and clear communication. The role supports a secure environment through screening, access control, patrols, and emergency response activities. This is a full-time position paying $18.53 per hour. The scheduled shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

Have at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
Possess a guard card.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable licensing requirements before employment, as required by state or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
X-ray screening experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to travelers, visitors, employees, and contractors while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities.
Screen individuals, packages, deliveries, and authorized property; identify prohibited or suspicious items and escalate concerns through appropriate channels.
Monitor entry points and restricted areas, verify credentials and authorizations, and help deter unauthorized access to airport-related facilities and work areas.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; contact appropriate personnel and document observations and actions taken.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including business spaces, construction zones, access points, and perimeter areas, as directed by site procedures.