Security Officer Entry Screening

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 Full Time Entry Screening in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener supporting a government airport development location, you will operate screening equipment, monitor access points, verify credentials, and help identify prohibited items or unauthorized entry. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate professionally with visitors and staff, and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.53 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:00 PM - 05:00 AMTue09:00 PM - 05:00 AMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat09:00 PM - 05:00 AMSun09:00 PM - 05:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to airport passengers, visitors, and personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals, belongings, and authorized items entering restricted or controlled areas in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations.
• Verify identification, credentials, and access authorizations; direct individuals to appropriate screening locations and report discrepancies to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established notification and escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, access points, and surrounding perimeter locations; document observations and complete required reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 3 years of combined law enforcement, military, or security-related experience, or a college degree.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Guard card is required. 
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21+ years of age for role.
• 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

2026-1746827