Security Officer Armed Personnel Screening

Allied Universal • Miami, FL

5d • 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 Officer Armed Personnel Screening in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and communicating professionally with the public and site personnel. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter security-related incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Requirements

• Have at least two years of security-related experience.
• Have at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures and policies.
• Screen individuals and belongings using assigned screening equipment and established access-control procedures at a government location.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorization for entry, and direct individuals to appropriate areas when needed.
• Respond to alarms, prohibited-item findings, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities as required.
• Maintain awareness of screening-area conditions, report suspicious activity or unusual conditions, and help to deter unauthorized access.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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