Security Officer Terminal Screening

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Terminal Screening in West Palm Beach, FL. You will screen individuals and items, verify access, and maintain a secure environment at a government location, while delivering professional customer service.

The role requires adherence to site procedures, strong communication, and the ability to respond to incidents with composure and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation is essential.
• Ability to follow site-specific screening procedures.
• Clear communication with visitors and staff.
• Willingness to perform patrols and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while conducting screening procedures.
• Screen individuals and permitted items entering the government location using screening equipment.
• Verify access credentials and direct visitors to check-in areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents and report security-related concerns.
• Conduct regular patrols and document observations.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Communication

Patrols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Screening equipment

Access control devices

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 Terminal 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 support a secure environment by screening individuals and property, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping to deter incidents. This driving position with Allied Universal values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 05:30 PMTue09:00 AM - 05:30 PMFri09:00 AM - 05:30 PMSat09:00 AM - 05:30 PMSun09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals and authorized items entering the government location using assigned screening equipment and established procedures.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors to appropriate check-in areas, and communicate access concerns to designated personnel.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item findings, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter as directed, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess three or more years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree in criminal justice.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• A guard card or license is required.
• Be at least 21+ years of age for role.
• 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.