Security Officer - Entry Screening

Allied Universal • Palmetto, FL

4h • $17 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Entry Screening in Palmetto, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will help support smooth operations by screening employees, visitors, and deliveries, verifying credentials, and monitoring entrances and camera systems. You will document security-related activity, communicate clearly with site teams, and provide professional customer service. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset while delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $16.82 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Tue 01:00 AM - 10:00 AM Wed 01:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sat 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

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 clients, drivers, employees, and/or visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics distribution location.
• Screen personnel, visitors, and/or packages at designated entry points using approved methods such as ID verification, bag checks, magnetometer, handheld wand, and/or x-ray equipment in accordance with post orders.
• Control access by monitoring entry and exit points, maintaining visitor and/or vehicle logs, issuing badges as directed, and communicating access concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, suspicious activity, and/or policy violations while helping to de-escalate conflicts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols or presence checks near screening areas, docks, and perimeter-adjacent routes as assigned, documenting observations and submitting required reports.

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.

What This Job Offers

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