Security Officer Security Screening

Allied Universal • Rockville, MD

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 Security Screening in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government location, you will help monitor entry points, screen visitors and belongings, and support a professional, welcoming environment through strong communication and attention to detail. This role offers the chance to work with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, where a caring culture and integrity guide every interaction and every security-related response.

Requirements

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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

• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access control practices, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen employees, visitors, and contractors entering the location by following posted screening protocols and reporting unusual items, behaviors, and/or incidents to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, while documenting observations and supporting security-related response procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials or identification as directed by site policy, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter as assigned, noting conditions, assisting with order maintenance, and communicating concerns through proper channels.

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