Security Officer - Visitor Screening

Allied Universal • Hagerstown, MD

2d • $17 • 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 Hagerstown, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help monitor access points by screening visitors, employees, and deliveries, checking credentials, and supporting security-related procedures. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and document activity while partnering with site teams to help reduce incidents and keep operations moving. Bring a customer-service mindset to a role built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• A guard card and/or license is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors and vendors at entry points using site-approved methods such as ID checks, visual inspections and/or detection equipment, and follow escalation steps for prohibited items.
• Monitor access control points in a logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, issuing visitor badges, maintaining entry logs and directing traffic to the proper check-in areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, suspicious activity and/or policy violations through required communication channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, including dock areas, trailer parking and exterior doors, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: 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