Government Screening Security Officer Growth & Benefits

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Security Officer to perform screening and access control at a government facility. You will operate screening equipment, verify badges, and respond to incidents while delivering professional customer service.

The role offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and a pay rate of $19.85 per hour. Candidates should have 3+ years of related experience or a criminal justice degree, and must pass background checks and drug screening

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or 5 years of security-related experience, or a college degree in criminal justice.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures and security-related policies at a government facility.
• Screen individuals and their belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; identify prohibited items and report findings to appropriate site personnel.
• Verify identification, credentials, and/or access authorizations in accordance with post orders and facility requirements.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate personnel and emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident documentation, and conduct assigned inspections of screening areas and nearby access points.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

X-ray screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice degree (college degree)

Job description

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Security Officer to perform screening and access control at a government facility. You will operate screening equipment, verify badges, and respond to incidents while delivering professional customer service.

The role offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and a pay rate of $19.85 per hour. Candidates should have 3+ years of related experience or a criminal justice degree, and must pass background checks and drug screening