Security Officer - Main Gate Screener

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 - Main Gate Screener in Phoenix, AZ, 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 greet visitors, support access control and badging, and perform screening procedures that help reduce security-related incidents. You will stay visible at key entry points, communicate clearly with staff and the public, and use a computer and/or tablet to document activity and support daily operations. Bring a people-first mindset as part of an agile, reliable team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or vendors at a government location by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen persons and belongings at designated entry points using approved methods and equipment, verify identification and access authorization, and help to deter prohibited items from entering the facility.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, manage visitor processing and badge issuance as required, and maintain accurate logs and reports in accordance with site guidelines.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts when appropriate and notifying Allied Universal leadership and/or site representatives.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, unsecured areas, and/or policy violations, and report findings per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

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.

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