Security Officer Full Time Entry Screening Specialist

Allied Universal; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Entry Screening Specialist in Cherry Hill, NJ, to screen visitors, monitor access points, and deter incidents through a visible security presence. You will deliver professional customer service to students, staff, and guests and uphold site-specific procedures.

The role requires 2+ years in security, high school diploma, and the ability to work consistent shifts. Training and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check as per laws.
• Drug screen as per law.
• Licensing as required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen persons and belongings entering designated locations using screening equipment and established procedures, escalating prohibited items or irregularities as directed.
• Verify identification, access credentials, and/or visitor authorization in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity; environments may vary by location.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Alarm panel experience

Computer/tablet literacy

Age requirement 18/21

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Screening equipment

Access control systems

Job description

Security Officer Full Time Entry Screening Specialist

Job Locations: US-NJ-Cherry Hill

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 Screening Specialist in Cherry Hill, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Screener at a dynamic educational location, you will help support a welcoming, secure environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally with students, staff, and guests, and help deter incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal's caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.16 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Tue: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Wed: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Thur: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Fri: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen persons and belongings entering designated locations using assigned screening equipment and established procedures, escalating prohibited items or irregularities as directed.
• Verify identification, access credentials, and/or visitor authorization in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting activities as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and surrounding perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

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.