Security Officer Full Time Screening Systems

Allied Universal • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer to work as a screener at an educational location in Lexington, Kentucky. The role helps create a welcoming and secure environment by screening people and belongings, monitoring access points, remaining visible, and communicating professionally with students, staff, visitors, and vendors. The officer responds to security concerns and emergencies, follows site procedures, and helps deter incidents through attentive service.

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour. The position includes paid training, access to career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, insurance coverage, and discounts through the company’s Perks Program.

Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• X-ray screening experience.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors by following site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals and personal belongings at designated entry points using approved equipment and procedures, and escalate prohibited items or concerns according to site protocols.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, notifying appropriate campus personnel or emergency services when needed.
• Maintain accurate screening logs, incident reports, and visitor-related documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned education facilities, entry areas, and the surrounding perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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