Security Officer Screening Inspector

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 Inspector 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 use screening procedures and equipment to help identify prohibited items, support controlled access, and provide professional customer service to visitors and personnel. You will remain attentive, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue06:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed06:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and permitted items using assigned screening equipment and established procedures; communicate screening concerns to appropriate site personnel.
• Verify access credentials, direct visitors to designated areas, and maintain orderly entry processes in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item discoveries, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; document and report observations according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entry points, surrounding areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license 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.

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.

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 2026-1699756