Security Officer Checkpoint Screening

Allied Universal • Middletown, CT

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Checkpoint Screening in Middletown, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener in a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will help monitor entry activity, conduct screening procedures, and support security-related operations with professionalism and strong communication. This role offers the opportunity to stay visible, help to deter incidents, and deliver customer service that reflects our agile, reliable, and innovative team culture, with integrity and people-first values at the core.

Requirements

• 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

• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by following site-specific screening procedures, access protocols, and/or emergency response activities at a busy distribution location.
• Conduct screening activities for people, property, and/or vehicles entering or leaving the location, and report suspicious, unauthorized, or policy-related concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, check logs and delivery information, and help to deter unauthorized access or prohibited items from entering the location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observations, screening results, and unusual activity according to post instructions.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, noting facility conditions, access point concerns, and other security-related issues that may need follow-up.

Benefits

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