Security Officer - Checkpoint Screener

Allied Universal • Jersey City, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Checkpoint Screener in Jersey City, NJ, 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 support a welcoming environment by monitoring access points, screening visitors and belongings, and responding to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and deliver great customer service while working as part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related 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.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related screening procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen visitors, staff, and/or personal items at designated entry points according to site procedures, and help to identify prohibited items or unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report observations according to post instructions.
• Monitor entrances, queues, and nearby assigned areas, conduct routine observations, and document security-related activities and/or unusual conditions.

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