Security Screener

Allied Universal • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Screener to use intelligent X-ray software and screening equipment to inspect bags, cargo, and other items. The role involves identifying objects that may warrant further investigation, recognizing potential hazards, and alerting screeners, handlers, supervisors, or other appropriate personnel to concerns. Screeners may also perform patrols, access control, and other security functions as needed.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Minimum of one year of security screening experience, preferably using X-ray technology, such as TSA screening.
• Service in a military occupational specialty related to law enforcement or security, such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, or combat arms, or any support role in a combat zone.
• Graduation from a certified public safety academy (military or civilian), or verified work experience in law enforcement, adult corrections, or the firefighter field.
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice-related studies.
• A minimum of eight or more years of service in any military branch.
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect items using X-ray viewing equipment to determine whether they contain objects that warrant further investigation.
• View images of bags and cargo using remote screening equipment and alert baggage screeners or handlers to possible problems.
• Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
• Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur.
• Send items through automated screening machines and set bags aside for searching or rescreening as indicated by equipment.
• Inspect items to identify potential hazards.
• Record information about baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment.
• Record information about suspicious objects.
• Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited-object lists.
• Perform patrols, access control, and other security functions as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed