Security Officer - Flex Entry Checkpoint

Allied Universal • Gaithersburg, MD

8h • $21 • 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 - Flex Entry Checkpoint in Gaithersburg, MD , 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 Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener at a government location, you will greet visitors, conduct entry screening, verify credentials, and help manage access control and badge activity. You will monitor assigned areas, complete routine patrols as needed, respond to alarm panel notifications, and document security-related observations using a computer and/or tablet. Join Allied Universal to deliver reliable service with integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach. Position Type: Flex Pay Rate: $21.45 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Requirements

• Have at least 2+ years of security experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience preferred.
• 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

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a government facility by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen visitors, employees, and deliveries at entry points using magnetometer and/or x-ray screening equipment, and conduct bag checks in accordance with post orders.
• Verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor passes when directed, and maintain entry screening logs and/or required documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including entrances, corridors, and perimeter, and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy violations.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: 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