Security Officer Armed Part Time Screener

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Financial benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Part Time Screener in West Palm Beach, FL. You will serve clients, screen individuals and belongings, monitor access points, and respond to incidents while maintaining a professional customer service presence.

This role offers part-time hours on Saturdays and Sundays, with a daytime shift, and eligibility for Allied Universal's training and career growth programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security experience, or a college degree.
• Armed guard card or license required.
• Preferred: ability to lift more than 20 pounds; customer service experience; state/local security license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and the public while conducting site-specific screening procedures at a government location.
• Screen individuals and belongings using screening equipment and procedures, identify prohibited items and report concerns.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors, and maintain orderly entry points per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and emergencies calmly and follow procedures and communicate observations promptly.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry areas, grounds, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree acceptable

Tools

Armed guard card

Job description

Security Officer Armed Part Time Screener

Job Locations

US-FL-West Palm Beach

Category (Portal Searching)

Workdays Available: Saturday, Sunday

Shifts Available: Morning

Business Unit: AUS

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Part Time Screener 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 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 an Armed Screener supporting a government location, you will help maintain a secure environment by screening individuals and belongings, monitoring access points, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while helping to deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.85 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Sat: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Sun: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures and security-related policies at a government location.
• Screen individuals and their belongings using screening equipment and established procedures, identifying prohibited or unauthorized items and reporting concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors to appropriate areas, and maintain orderly entry points in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures and communicating observations promptly.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry areas, surrounding grounds, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Preferred: Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Preferred: Customer service experience.
• Preferred: Possess a state, county, or city-issued security-related license.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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.