Security Officer Visitor Screening

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

3d • 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 Visitor Screening in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener at a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, identifying and reporting security-related concerns, and providing courteous customer service. You will use computer or tablet systems to document activity and communicate with team members and site personnel. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds, preferred.
• 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

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Hold CPR certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and personal belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures, reporting prohibited items or irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors to appropriate areas, and maintain orderly entry points in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry areas, surrounding grounds, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.

Benefits

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