Security Officer Airport Security 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 Security Screener in Fort Lauderdale, 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 dynamic government airport location, where you will help monitor screening areas, observe activity, and support access and screening procedures with professionalism and strong communication. In this people-first role, you will deliver outstanding customer service while helping promote a secure environment through teamwork, integrity, and a reliable, innovative approach to security-related responsibilities.

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Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.53 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, travelers, and personnel by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the location.
• Screen individuals, bags, packages, and/or personal items in accordance with post orders and applicable screening protocols while reporting prohibited items or unusual findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor access points and controlled areas to help to deter unauthorized entry and support compliance with identification, credential, and visitor management procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with supervisors and/or public agency representatives as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around designated areas, screening checkpoints, and perimeter locations, with working environments and conditions varying by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree is required.
• Applicants must be 21+ years of age.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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