Security Officer Entry 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 Entry Screening in West Palm Beach, FL
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location, where you will help support screening operations, monitor access points, and assist with identifying security‑related concerns through strong observation and communication. In this people‑first role, you will represent a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering professional service with integrity, teamwork, and a caring approach every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
07:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue
07:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed
07:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur
07:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or the public while carrying out screening procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and personal property for prohibited items using assigned screening equipment and established post procedures, and report concerns through appropriate channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including assisting with access control issues, screening alarms, and/or unusual activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around screening areas, entry points, and nearby perimeter locations as assigned, with working environments and conditions varying by site.
• Document screening‑related activities, incidents, and/or policy violations, and communicate relevant information to supervisors, site contacts, and responding personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security‑related experience or a college degree.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• A state, county, or city issued security 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.

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: