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 Full Time Personnel Screener in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government location, you will help maintain a professional, welcoming environment by monitoring access points, screening individuals and belongings, and reporting security-related concerns. Your visible presence and strong communication skills will help to deter incidents while supporting visitors and staff. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures and policies at a government location.
- Operate screening equipment and conduct entry screening of persons and permitted belongings in accordance with established procedures.
- Verify identification, visitor authorization, and access credentials; direct individuals to appropriate entry points or staff contacts.
- Respond to alarms, prohibited-item discoveries, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel as required.
- Maintain accurate screening-related logs and reports, and communicate observed concerns or unusual activity to site leadership and/or law enforcement personnel.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Ability to lift more than 20 lbs. is preferred.
- A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- 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 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.
Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287
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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