Security Officer Full Time Personnel Screening

Allied Universal•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Full Time Personnel Screening in Rockville, Maryland, you will help safeguard a government location by screening visitors and their belongings, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. You will support a welcoming and professional environment through customer-focused communication and help with daily site operations. The position is full time and pays $22.09 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least two years of security-related experience. Employment is subject to applicable background investigation and drug-screen requirements. Licensing may be required under state or local laws; a valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of security-related experience.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Alarm panel experience.
Access control and badge experience.
X-ray screening experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
Screen individuals and permitted items using established access-control procedures and screening equipment, escalating prohibited or concerning items according to site protocols.
Verify identification, credentials, and authorization for entry, and maintain accurate visitor and screening-related records.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, notifying appropriate personnel and emergency responders as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, entry points, and the surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.