Security Officer Overnight Screening Specialist

Allied Universal; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health & Retirement Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Overnight Screening Specialist in Halethorpe, MD. You will screen people, packages, and/or materials to maintain a secure environment at a logistics location, while delivering professional service and clear communication with staff and visitors.

Join Allied Universal to contribute to a team-driven, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check conducted per federal, state, and local laws.
• Pre-employment drug screen required where permitted by law.
• State/local licensing may be required prior to employment.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while enforcing site security procedures.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and vehicles per access-control policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify credentials, and report unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies per site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of designated areas and report hazards or unusual conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Overnight Screening Specialist in Halethorpe, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener in 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 professional presence, communicate clearly with team members and visitors, and help identify and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal to deliver reliable service through teamwork, integrity, and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$17.46 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 10:00 PM - 08:30 AM
• Sat: 10:00 PM - 08:30 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 08:30 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and/or vehicles in accordance with established access-control and screening procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated areas, including the facility perimeter, loading areas, and parking locations, and report hazards or unusual conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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.