Security Officer – Visitor Badge Screening

Allied Universal; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer in Rockville, MD to handle visitor screening at a government site. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, and manage entry procedures with equipment such as magnetometers and X-ray systems.

Role emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and adherence to post orders. Pay rate is $21.45 per hour; schedule includes daytime and evening shifts, with opportunities for growth within Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Customer service experience, preferred.
• Guard card and/or license, preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff at a government location by following site-specific procedures.
• Screen visitors, packages, and deliveries using approved methods and equipment; verify credentials and direct individuals to entry points.
• Monitor entry and screening areas for unusual activity and deter prohibited items while maintaining orderly flow.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document actions per post orders.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Magnetometers

Hand wands

X-ray systems

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 – Visitor Badge Screening in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location, where you will welcome visitors, verify identification and credentials, and conduct entry screening to support security-related protocols. You will monitor assigned areas, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and the public to help reduce incidents. Working with an agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will bring a people-first mindset and act with integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeThur01:45 PM – 08:30 PMFri01:45 PM – 08:30 PM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff at a government location by following site-specific procedures, access requirements, and security-related protocols.
• Screen visitors, packages, and deliveries using approved methods and equipment such as magnetometers, hand wands, and X-ray systems; verify credentials and direct individuals to the proper entry points.
• Monitor entry and screening areas for unusual activity, help to deter prohibited items, and maintain orderly flow through checkpoints while communicating expectations clearly.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around screening areas, public spaces, and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Have a guard card and/or license, 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.

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.