Security Officer Screening Technician

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • 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 Technician in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location, where you will help screen visitors and property, monitor access points, and support a professional, respectful environment. In this role, you will stay visible, provide strong customer service and communication, and use teamwork to help address security-related concerns. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team leads with integrity and a people-first culture.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access control activities, and/or emergency response support at a government location.
• Screen visitors, staff, and permitted items in accordance with post orders and applicable entry protocols, and report concerns through appropriate channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while documenting security-related events and/or unusual activity.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials or authorization as directed, and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent screening practices.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around designated areas and the perimeter when assigned, 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED