Security Officer - Entrance Screener
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Entrance Screener in West Chester, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Screener at an education location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors, complete entry screening and badge verification, guide guests to the right destinations, and communicate concerns to onsite teams. You will maintain a visible presence, support routine rounds nearby, and help document security-related activity with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, innovative mindset while working with integrity and teamwork in a people-first culture.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and vendors by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies at screening and entry points.
- Screen individuals for authorized access by checking identification, confirming appointments and/or authorization, and directing traffic to appropriate locations.
- Operate walk-through metal detectors, hand wands, and/or bag inspection procedures as required, and document screening activity per site guidelines.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of nearby entry areas, corridors, and the perimeter as assigned, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
