Security Officer Personnel 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 Personnel Screening in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener at a government location, you will help support a welcoming, orderly environment by screening visitors, monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a visible presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon09:00 AM - 06:00 PMTue09:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed09:00 AM - 06:00 PMThur09:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and law enforcement personnel while carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and permitted belongings using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; communicate prohibited-item concerns and/or access issues to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials and authorized access, and maintain accurate logs and required screening-related documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify supervisory staff and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and potential security-related issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related 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.

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

2026-1749759