Security Officer - Entry 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 - Entry Screener in South Windsor, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will monitor access points, screen visitors and deliveries, and conduct routine patrols to help identify security-related concerns. You will stay visible, document activity, and communicate clearly with team members and site leadership while delivering helpful customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.54 / 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 Allied Universal clients by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen and control access for employees, visitors, and drivers by checking identification, verifying appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and directing traffic flow to designated areas.
• Conduct security-related screening at entry and exit points, including monitoring for prohibited items, performing bag and package inspections as permitted, and documenting exceptions per site policy.
• Monitor CCTV systems, alarms, and/or access control systems; report irregular activity, equipment issues, and policy concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate responders, completing detailed reports, and communicating updates through the chain of command.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card/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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.