Security Officer - Screening Specialist

Allied Universal • Tampa, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer - Screening Specialist for an assigned healthcare site in Tampa, Florida. The position provides a fixed weekly anchor shift with a six-month commitment, plus the option to claim additional shifts through the company's scheduling platform. Additional shifts may offer opportunities to work up to 40 hours in a week, with the flexibility to scale back. The role pays $17.75 per hour and is scheduled Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Security Officer provides courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while screening people entering designated healthcare areas, monitoring entry points, documenting observations, and responding to incidents according to site procedures. A guard card or license is preferred. Applicants must meet the stated age and education requirements and are subject to background investigation and drug screening, as permitted by law.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while following site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals entering designated healthcare areas according to established access and screening protocols, directing them to appropriate check-in locations when needed.
• Monitor entry points and report prohibited items, unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents and critical situations, following site procedures and contacting emergency resources as directed.
• Maintain accurate screening-related logs and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal supervision and site representatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program
• Paid training programs

What This Job Offers

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