Security Officer Part Time Screening Specialist

Allied Universal • Carson, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Screening Specialist for an assigned site in Carson, California. The role offers a dependable weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment to the designated site and schedule. Employees may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, potentially building up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week while retaining the option to scale back. The pay rate is $18.25 per hour.

The Security Officer provides customer service while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies. Duties include screening packages, freight, and people entering designated areas; monitoring access points; responding to incidents; and conducting patrols around a distribution location and its perimeter. Work environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to pick up additional shifts is an opportunity offered by the role, not a stated qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, package screening protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Screen packages, freight, and individuals entering designated areas; document and escalate irregularities as directed.
• Monitor access points and help deter unauthorized entry into restricted operational and distribution areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the distribution location and perimeter.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED