Security Officer Screening Technician

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Screening Technician in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government location, you will help support a welcoming, secure environment by screening visitors and belongings, monitoring access points, and communicating professionally with staff and the public. You will use technology and established procedures to identify and report security-related concerns while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture drive every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:30 AM - 03:30 PMTue06:30 AM - 03:30 PMWed06:30 AM - 03:30 PMThur06:30 AM - 03:30 PMFri06:30 AM - 03:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public while carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; report prohibited items, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Control access to designated areas by verifying identification, processing visitors, and maintaining accurate visitor and screening-related records.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, entry points, and surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Possess a guard card or license is preferred.
• Have X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Hold CPR certification 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1718030