Security Guard Screening Patrol

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, invites applications for the Security Guard Screening Patrol role in West Palm Beach, FL. The position emphasizes customer service, screening procedures, and maintaining secure entry points in a professional environment.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, background checks, and a drug screen. It offers full-time hours with a pay rate of $19.85 per hour and comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or armed security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Guard card is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Operate screening equipment and conduct inspections of persons, bags, packages, and other authorized items in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorization for entry to restricted areas; maintain visitor logs and issue access credentials as directed.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item findings, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, entry points, and surrounding perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in criminal justice

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.

As a Security Guard Screening Patrol in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Government Screener with Allied Universal, you will help support a professional, welcoming environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and communicating clearly with the public and site personnel. You will remain visible, respond to security-related concerns, and help deter incidents through attentive service. This driving position offers the opportunity to apply your experience while demonstrating teamwork, integrity, reliability, and care for others.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Tue: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Sat: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Sun: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Operate screening equipment and conduct inspections of persons, bags, packages, and other authorized items in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorization for entry to restricted areas; maintain visitor logs and issue access credentials as directed.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item findings, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, entry points, and surrounding perimeter to help identify unusual activity or conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess 3 or more years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or armed security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Guard card is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• 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.

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.