Security Officer Screening Specialist

Allied Universal • Stratford, CT

21h • 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 Stratford, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, screen access, and conduct routine patrols to help support a secure environment. This role blends visible presence, strong communication, and customer service while contributing to daily operations. Guided by a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will make a meaningful impact through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• 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 guard card/license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, and team members by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a busy logistics and distribution location.
• Screen people, packages, bags, and/or selected items entering or leaving the location in accordance with post instructions and established security-related procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and report unusual activity, policy violations, and/or prohibited items to site management and appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and actions taken in required logs and reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around screening areas, shipping and receiving zones, and the perimeter, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees