Security Officer Screening Specialist

Job Description

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.

As a Security Officer Screening Specialist in Front Royal, VA , 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 monitor entry points, perform screening procedures, and support access control while providing outstanding customer service and clear communication. This role offers the chance to be part of a caring, agile, and reliable Allied Universal team that puts people first, values integrity, and works together to help maintain a professional and secure environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, vendors, and personnel by carrying out security-related screening procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals, personal belongings, packages, and/or vehicles entering restricted or controlled areas in accordance with post orders and applicable screening protocols.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and credentials, and report unauthorized or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations with professionalism, documenting observations and actions taken according to site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around screening areas, entry points, and perimeter locations to help support security-related operations and identify unusual conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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 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.

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:

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