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 Madison, AL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a dynamic tech location, where you will help monitor entry activity, support badge and access screening, and remain visible to help reduce security-related concerns. This role blends customer service, communication, and attention to detail in a people-first environment. As part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will deliver with teamwork and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a dynamic technology-focused location.
• Screen people, bags, packages, and/or vehicles entering or leaving designated areas in accordance with site protocols, helping to identify prohibited items or unusual activity and reporting concerns to site leadership.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials, and document visitor and delivery activity while maintaining clear communication with personnel, guests, and/or local responders as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following post orders and escalating issues involving access control, screening results, and/or suspicious behavior.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location and assignment needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A current guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Loss prevention 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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