Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening

Allied Universal; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Program

Career growth opportunities

Benefits package (medical/dental/ret.)

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening in Gaithersburg, MD. You will provide customer service to employees and visitors while enforcing site-specific security procedures and responding to incidents.

Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring access, documenting activities, and coordinating with site contacts. A HS diploma and background check are required; various certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Guard Card/License preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 (unarmed) / 21+ (armed).
• Background check to be completed.
• Drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, labs, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and verify credentials; maintain visitor and contractor records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, and other critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Prepare clear reports on patrols, incidents, observations, and concerns and communicate with site contacts and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

CPR/First Aid

Guard Card

Alarm panel

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Position Details

• Position: Security Guard Full Time Entry Screening
• Location: Gaithersburg, MD
• Position Type: Full Time
• Pay Rate: $24.11 / Hour
• Job Schedule: Mon, Tue, Fri 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities within a healthcare-related location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, laboratories, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity, unsecured areas, and potential hazards.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and maintain visitor and contractor entry records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical-related emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports regarding patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related concerns, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• A Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

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.