Security Guard Part Time Shelter Screening

Allied Universal • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Guard Part Time Shelter Screening in Silver Spring, MD, 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. As a Screener in a government location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by screening visitors, verifying access credentials, monitoring entry points, and communicating professionally with the public and staff. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting orderly operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field.
• Have at least 5 years of security-related experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Screen visitors, packages, bags, and other authorized items in accordance with established access-control procedures and applicable site requirements.
• Verify identification, credentials, and visitor authorizations; direct individuals to appropriate entry points or departments while maintaining professional communication.
• Monitor screening equipment and access points, report prohibited items, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel, and document incidents as required.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as appropriate.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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