Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Personnel Screening

Allied Universal • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Personnel Screening role is based at an assigned government facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The position provides consistent scheduled hours, with the option to claim additional shifts through a scheduling platform. The fixed weekly assignment requires a six-month commitment. Employees may work part-time or pick up shifts to build toward a schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The pay rate is $19.85 per hour. The listed anchor schedule is Thursday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The officer provides customer service while following site-specific security procedures, screening visitors and deliveries, verifying access authorization, responding to incidents, maintaining records, and conducting patrols. Applicants are subject to background investigation and, where permitted by law, drug screening.

Requirements

• At least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
• CPR certification.
• Customer service experience.
• A guard card or license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and agency personnel while carrying out site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government facility.
• Screen visitors, belongings, and authorized deliveries using established entry-control procedures and screening equipment; escalate prohibited or questionable items according to site protocols.
• Verify identification, credentials, and access authorization before permitting entry to restricted areas, maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; promptly notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency personnel.
• Maintain accurate visitor, screening, and incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry areas and nearby perimeter locations as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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