Security Screener: Calm, Customer‑Focused Access Guardian

Allied Universal; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal® is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Screener in Somerset, NJ to screen individuals and items, monitor access points, and report security-related concerns. The role emphasizes professional customer service, clear communication, and a vigilant, visible presence to deter incidents.

Responsibilities include screening employees, visitors, and deliveries, inspecting items with screening equipment, responding to incidents calmly, and conducting regular patrols of entry points and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific screening procedures and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics location.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, and/or deliveries in accordance with established access-control and screening requirements.
• Inspect bags, packages, and other authorized items using assigned screening equipment and escalate prohibited or suspicious items as directed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and communicate observations to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entry points, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Screening equipment

Access control procedures

Job description

Allied Universal® is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Screener in Somerset, NJ to screen individuals and items, monitor access points, and report security-related concerns. The role emphasizes professional customer service, clear communication, and a vigilant, visible presence to deter incidents.

Responsibilities include screening employees, visitors, and deliveries, inspecting items with screening equipment, responding to incidents calmly, and conducting regular patrols of entry points and