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 Guard Part Time Shelter Screening in Silver Spring, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener in a government location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by screening visitors, verifying access credentials, monitoring entry points, and communicating professionally with the public and staff. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting orderly operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $22.09 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public at a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Screen visitors, packages, bags, and other authorized items in accordance with established access-control procedures and applicable site requirements.
- Verify identification, credentials, and visitor authorizations; direct individuals to appropriate entry points or departments while maintaining professional communication.
- Monitor screening equipment and access points, report prohibited items, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel, and document incidents as required.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
- Have at least 2 years of service in a healthcare or medical-related field.
- Have at least 5 years of security-related experience.
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- 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.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.