Security Officer - X-Ray Baggage Screener - Lower Manhattan

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 - X-Ray Baggage Screener in Lower Manhattan
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. 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 government location, you will greet visitors, verify credentials, and support entry screening that helps identify prohibited items.

You will maintain a visible presence, conduct routine patrols in assigned areas, and document observations while providing clear, respectful communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity, you will be agile and reliable as you help deliver a smooth, professional security-related experience.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $30.55 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 07:45 AM - 05:15 PM
• Sat: 07:45 AM - 05:15 PM
• Sun: 07:45 AM - 05:15 PM

• 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 and staff by following site-specific access control and screening procedures, including verifying identification and inspecting bags or parcels as required.
• Operate walk-through metal detectors, hand-held wands, x-ray equipment, and/or other screening tools in accordance with post orders, and report prohibited or suspicious items per policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with onsite personnel and emergency responders when appropriate.
• Complete required logs and reports, document screening activity and unusual occurrences, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and/or site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, building entry points, and nearby perimeter locations to help deter policy violations and support order at the location.

• Have at least 2 years of security experience.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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.

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:

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