Security Officer Screening Specialist

Allied Universal • Rockville, MD

20h • 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 Specialist in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener in a government location, where you will help monitor entry points, screen visitors and staff, and support access procedures with professionalism and care. In this role, you will help maintain a welcoming presence, provide strong customer service and communication, and contribute to security-related operations through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and an innovative approach.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen visitors, employees, and/or packages entering the location using designated screening equipment and established post procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate channels when needed.
• Monitor entry points and verify credentials, helping to deter unauthorized access and support security-related operations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter as assigned, noting unusual activity and reporting concerns promptly.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees