Security Officer Full Time Entry Inspection

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Entry Inspection to safeguard government facilities, screen visitors, verify credentials, and maintain a welcoming, orderly environment.

You will deliver excellent customer service, respond to incidents, conduct patrols, and deter unauthorized access on day schedules. Pay rate is $19.85 per hour. This position requires a guard card or license and a background check.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or 7 years security-related experience, or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Possess a guard card or license, required.
• Possess a state, county, or city-issued security-related license, preferred.
• Age 21+ and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and law enforcement personnel by carrying out site-specific screening procedures.
• Screen individuals and belongings using screening equipment; report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Control access to government facility entry points by verifying credentials and directing visitors.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with calm, prompt communication.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer literacy

Education

College degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Full Time Entry Inspection in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government setting, you will help maintain a welcoming, orderly environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, and responding to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with the public and team members, and support a visible presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where caring culture, teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and law enforcement personnel by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals and their belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; identify prohibited items and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Control access to designated government facility entry points by verifying credentials, directing visitors, and maintaining required screening records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations promptly to supervisors and appropriate authorities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry areas and nearby perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or 7 years security-related experience, or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Possess a guard card or license, required.
• Possess a state, county, or city-issued security-related license, preferred.
• Be at least 21+ years of age for role.
• 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

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.