Security Officer – Visitor 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.

As a Security Officer – Visitor Screening in Lancaster, SC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As a Screener with Allied Universal at a community-focused location, you will greet visitors, verify access, and conduct entry screening using X-ray equipment and other tools.

You will stay highly visible, document activity using a computer and/or tablet, and communicate clearly with staff and guests to help support a positive experience. Bring your customer service mindset and join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day
Time

Mon
12:30 AM – 08:00 AM

Sun
12:30 AM – 08:00 AM

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.

• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

• Screen individuals entering the location by verifying identification, confirming appointments and/or authorization, and directing visitors to the appropriate area.

• Conduct entry screening as required, which may include visual inspections of carried items, use of screening equipment, and asking screening-related questions in a professional manner.

• Maintain visitor, delivery, and contractor logs, issue and collect badges and/or passes, and document screening results per site procedures.

• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and promptly notify site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision as needed.

• Monitor assigned areas for unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized access through presence, observation, and reporting.

• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter when assigned. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.

• Complete reports such as incident reports, shift activity logs, and/or other documentation in a clear and timely manner.

• Have at least 6 months of security experience.

• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

• Customer service 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. 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 any other basis protected by law. For more information:

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