Security Officer - Flex Screener Guard

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 - Flex Screener Guard in West Palm Beach, FL
, 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 Flex 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:  Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location, helping support controlled access and a professional visitor experience.

You will operate screening equipment, watch for prohibited items, and document and communicate findings with site personnel while providing clear directions to the public. This role blends customer service with critical security-related observations, backed by a caring culture that puts people first, teamwork, and integrity, with innovative tools and reliable support.

• Sat: 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 12:30 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 at a government location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities.
• Conduct entry screening of persons, packages, and property using walkthrough metal detectors, hand wands, and/or X-ray equipment in accordance with post orders.
• Control access through designated entry points by verifying identification, directing foot traffic, issuing visitor credentials when authorized, and maintaining required logs.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, lobbies, and surrounding perimeter as assigned, with working environments and conditions varying by location.

• Applicants must have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• X‑Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• 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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