Security Officer - Warehouse 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 - Warehouse Gate Screener in West Palm Beach, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will support a smooth flow of people and packages by conducting entry screening, checking credentials, observing activity, and documenting security-related concerns. You will remain visible, communicate clearly with team members and site personnel, and help to reduce incidents through attentive presence and professional customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.24 / 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 employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen individuals, bags, and/or packages as required by post orders, verifying identification and documenting entry and exit activity.
• Conduct access control at designated entrances, coordinating with operations staff to verify appointments, delivery documentation, and authorized access for vehicles and pedestrians.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, completing incident reports, and supporting on-scene response as directed.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other monitoring systems, reporting unusual activity and helping to deter unauthorized access, theft, and/or policy violations.
• Perform regular and random patrols of interior work areas, dock areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, noting hazards, unsecured doors, and suspicious conditions and reporting findings per post orders.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic in assigned areas as needed to support orderly flow during peak shipping and receiving periods, including staging areas and gate lanes.
• Document daily activity and observations in written and/or electronic logs, maintaining accurate records of screenings, incidents, and administrative actions.
• Communicate professionally with Allied Universal management, site leadership, and emergency services as needed, following established escalation and reporting procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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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