Security Officer - Flex Federal 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 - Flex Federal Screener in Gaithersburg, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location, where you will help support a controlled entry experience through screening, access control, and visitor badging. You will monitor alarm panels, use a computer and/or tablet to document activity, and communicate clearly with staff and guests while remaining a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents. Our agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $21.45 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and belongings as required, including directing walk-through screening, operating screening equipment, and/or conducting hand screening in accordance with posted procedures and supervisor direction.
• Verify identification, appointments, and/or access authorization prior to entry, and route visitors to the appropriate check-in or waiting areas.
• Maintain orderly entry and exit flow, provide clear directions, and communicate screening requirements in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Observe for unusual activity and conditions that may help to deter unauthorized access, prohibited items, and/or disruptive behavior, and promptly report concerns through the chain of command.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around entrances, screening areas, adjacent corridors, and perimeter areas as assigned. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Complete required documentation such as screening logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, using location-required systems and/or forms.
• Support emergency procedures such as building evacuation, lockdown, and/or shelter-in-place actions as directed by location policy and supervisors.
• Coordinate with location personnel and public responders to support security-related operations, access control changes, and/or incident response actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years of security experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be comfortable using computer or tablet - preferred.
• Have access control/badge experience - preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience - 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.