Security Officer - Flex Screening Associate

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • $19 • 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.
As a Security Officer - Flex Screening Associate in West Palm Beach, FL, 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 help support a controlled entry process by welcoming visitors, screening people and belongings, and operating walk-through and X-ray equipment as needed. You will stay visible, observe for unusual activity, communicate clearly with staff and the public, and document security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal to bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to a fast-paced mission-focused post.

Requirements

• Have 3+ years' combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be 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

• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and contractors at a government location by carrying out security-related screening procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate walk-through metal detectors, hand-held wands, and X-ray equipment as assigned, and conduct bag and property inspections in accordance with posted rules and site requirements.
• Control access by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, directing visitors to authorized areas, and helping to maintain orderly entry lines and screening queues.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Document screening activity, incidents, and unusual conditions in written logs and reports, and communicate observations to Allied Universal supervision and site personnel.

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