Security Officer - Entry Point Screener

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 - Entry Point Screener in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer Screener at a busy government aviation location, you will support smooth daily operations by monitoring screening areas, checking credentials, and controlling access to restricted spaces. You will stay highly visible, conduct routine rounds, document unusual activity, and provide clear directions to travelers and staff. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative culture, you will work as a team and act with integrity while delivering people-first service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.53 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government airport development location.
• Screen personnel and authorized items entering controlled areas using established screening protocols, verifying identification and access authorization, and documenting screening outcomes as required.
• Monitor entry points, queues, and screening areas for unusual activity, report concerns through the chain of command, and complete required logs, reports, and/or incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and public agency partners as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around nearby work areas and perimeter zones, as assigned, with working environments and conditions that may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Be 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• X-Ray screening 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.

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.

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