Security Officer - Screening Associate

Allied Universal • East St. Louis, IL

8d • 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 Screening Associate in Sauget, IL, 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, screen people and/or items, and support site protocols through visible presence and professional communication. This role is ideal for someone who is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring, team-first mindset and a strong commitment to integrity in daily security-related responsibilities.

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

• Agile
• Reliable
• Innovative
• Caring, team-first mindset
• Strong commitment to integrity

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to all visitors, vendors, and personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, packages, and/or deliveries entering or leaving the location in accordance with site protocols for a logistics and distribution environment.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document screening activity, unusual conditions, and/or policy concerns for site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate communication channels when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with attention to loading areas, trailer yards, dock doors, and other high-traffic operational spaces.

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