Security Officer Full Time Protective Screening

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Protective Screening to serve at a government facility. You will monitor access points, screen visitors and belongings, verify credentials, and report security concerns while delivering professional service.

The role requires a background in security or law enforcement, a guard card, and the ability to lift 20+ pounds. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Guard card and CPR certification preferred.
• 3+ years in security or related field or criminal justice degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff while executing site-specific screening.
• Screen individuals and items, identify prohibited items and escalate as needed.
• Maintain logs and incident reports in line with site requirements.
• Respond calmly to incidents and coordinate with site personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Site patrols

Log & reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Guard card

CPR certification

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 Officer Full Time Protective Screening in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener at a government location, you will help maintain a secure, welcoming environment by monitoring access points, screening visitors and belongings, verifying credentials, and reporting security-related concerns. You will remain visible, provide professional customer service, and communicate clearly with visitors and site personnel. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sat 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Sun 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures and policies at a government facility.
• Screen individuals and permitted items using designated screening equipment and procedures; identify prohibited or restricted items and follow established escalation protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and screening-related documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter, reporting unusual activity, access concerns, and facility hazards to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or 5 years of security-related experience or a college degree in criminal justice.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Guard card is required.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds, preferred.
• Possess a state, county, or city-issued security-related license, preferred.
• Possess CPR certification, 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.

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.

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