Security Guard - 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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Screener. The Security Screener will work with highly intelligent x-ray software to inspect items, determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation
• View images of bags and cargo, using remote screening equipment, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems
• Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
• Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur
• Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
• Send items through automated screening machines, and set bags aside for searching or rescreening as indicated by equipment
• Inspect to identify potential hazards
• Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment
• Record information about suspicious objects
• Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited object lists
• Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
• Perform patrols, access control, and other security functions as needed

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED):

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of one (1) year of security screening experience, preferably utilizing x-ray technology (e.g., TSA)
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to self-manage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
• Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.