Security Officer - Security 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 - Security Screener in Lake City, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a correctional location, you will help support a controlled environment by screening staff, contractors, and visitors, checking identification, and monitoring entry points. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and document observations and incidents with clear communication. Bring a customer service mindset, sound judgment, and integrity as part of a reliable team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / 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 by following site-specific security-related screening procedures, access control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a controlled facility location.
• Screen employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries using approved methods and equipment to help identify prohibited items and/or unauthorized materials.
• Verify identification, visitor authorizations, and property documentation, and maintain accurate logs and reports in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site staff and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around assigned areas and perimeter as required by the post assignment, noting and reporting unusual activity and/or conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• A guard card and/or license 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.