Security Officer - Flex Checkpoint 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 - Flex Checkpoint Screening in West Palm Beach, FL, 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 Flex 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 at a government location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled entry point by screening visitors, verifying credentials, and supporting access procedures. You will stay visible, communicate clearly with staff and guests, and report security-related concerns promptly. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, working as a team while acting with integrity and putting people first.

Position Type: Flex

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors and/or packages at designated entry points using approved screening methods and equipment.
• Operate walkthrough metal detectors, handheld wands and/or X-ray screening equipment in accordance with post orders and training.
• Inspect bags, parcels and other items as permitted by site policy, and address alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Verify identification, credentials and/or access authorization prior to entry, and direct visitors to the appropriate destination within the facility.
• Maintain visitor logs, screening logs and incident documentation, and report unusual activity through established reporting channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with on-site personnel and/or public responders as directed.
• Control access through doors, gates and screening lanes, helping to deter unauthorized entry and/or prohibited items.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility entrance area, public spaces and perimeter as directed by post orders. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Communicate professionally with the public and site personnel, providing directions and de-escalation assistance when needed.
• Support investigations by preserving observations and/or available information, and by completing required written reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in briefings, training and post inspections, and follow all applicable policies, procedures and instructions from site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years' combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience OR a college degree.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma/GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• A state, county, or city issued security 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.

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.