Security Officer Full Time Screening Verification

Alliedbarton Security Services; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 for full-time Screening Verification in Gaithersburg, MD. You will screen people, packages, and vehicles, uphold access-control procedures, and maintain a secure environment at a logistics location.

The role emphasizes professional customer service, situational awareness, and adherence to site procedures. Allied Universal values teamwork, integrity, and reliability in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures and access-control requirements.
• Screen individuals, packages, and/or vehicles entering or departing the location according to established procedures.
• Monitor access points, shipping and receiving areas, and restricted zones; verify credentials and report suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow site-specific reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols around the facility to deter unauthorized activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals, packages, and/or vehicles entering or departing the logistics and distribution location in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor access points, shipping and receiving areas, and designated restricted areas; verify credentials and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, loading areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Guard card

Driver's license

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 Screening Verification in Gaithersburg, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a logistics and distribution location, you will help support a secure environment by screening people, packages, and/or materials in accordance with site procedures. You will maintain a visible presence, help deter security-related incidents, and provide professional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.43 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You\'ll Do:

• Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals, packages, and/or vehicles entering or departing the logistics and distribution location in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor access points, shipping and receiving areas, and designated restricted areas; verify credentials and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, loading areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license 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.