Security Officer Part Time Entry Screening

Allied Universal; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Entry Screening Security Officer in Gaithersburg, MD. You will screen people, packages, and vehicles, maintain a secure environment, and provide excellent customer service to clients and employees.

The role offers flexible scheduling with part-time shifts. A guard card is preferred, and you must meet age, education, and background check requirements as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Guard card/license preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and team members while following screening procedures.
• Screen individuals, packages, and belongings entering designated areas using approved procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry into restricted areas.
• Identify and report prohibited items, unusual activity, policy violations, and other security concerns.
• Respond to incidents calmly, conduct regular patrols, and document observations.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Access control

Incident response

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Screening equipment

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 Part Time Entry Screening in Gaithersburg, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener at a logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by screening people, packages, and/or vehicles in accordance with site procedures. You will remain visible, communicate professionally, report suspicious activity, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.43 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and team members while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals, packages, and belongings entering designated areas using approved screening equipment and established procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry into restricted operational and distribution areas.
• Identify and report prohibited items, unusual activity, policy violations, and other security-related concerns to appropriate site personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card/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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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.