Security Officer - Executive Screening

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer - Executive Screening in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener at a government location, you will welcome employees and visitors, verify identification, manage entry points, and conduct security-related screening of people and belongings while watching for unusual activity. You will communicate clearly, document incidents, and partner with site staff to help support smooth daily operations. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Conduct entry screening operations, including verifying identification and/or credentials, controlling access points, and operating screening equipment in accordance with post orders and posted requirements.
• Monitor queues and entry areas, communicate screening instructions clearly, and assist with resolving access issues in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and coordinating support as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, complete required activity logs and incident reports, and communicate observations to supervision and/or site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years combined law enforcement, military, and/or 5 years of security-related experience OR a college degree in criminal justice.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Must have a guard card
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be 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 prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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