Security Professional Screening Specialist

Allied Universal; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Professional Security Officer to protect facilities in a corporate environment. The role involves observing, reporting and deterring threats to ensure safety and security for employees and guests.

The position offers weekly pay and a base rate of $12.25 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k) plan. Applicants must meet age and education requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate client-site tech.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly.
• Able to work in varying environments and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with client employees and guests.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances in writing and verbally.
• Conduct access screening for employees, visitors, and vendors using camera or handheld thermometer tech.
• Ensure safety measures are followed when screening; perform access screening per customer guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access screening technology

Job description

Overview

Company 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

Allied Universal Services is currently searching for a Professional Security Officer. The Professional Security Officer will be working in a corporate environment for Allied Universal Services. Our officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities”. The Professional Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our security officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site. Although essential activities may differ based on the facility at which they work, below are some of the standards.

Pay Rate: $12.25 / hour

Weekly Pay

Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests; Report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing; conducting access screening for employees, visitors, and vendors utilizing camera or handheld thermometer technology; Ensure safety measures are followed when screening; Perform access screening services according to customer guidelines.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Able to:
  • Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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 To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.