Security Officer - Visitor Screening

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 - Visitor Screening in Lancaster, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a community-focused location, you will greet visitors, verify access, and conduct entry screening using X-ray equipment and other tools. You will stay highly visible, document activity using a computer and/or tablet, and communicate clearly with staff and guests to help support a positive experience. Bring your customer service mindset and join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals entering the location by verifying identification, confirming appointments and/or authorization, and directing visitors to the appropriate area.
• Conduct entry screening as required, which may include visual inspections of carried items, use of screening equipment, and asking screening-related questions in a professional manner.
• Maintain visitor, delivery, and contractor logs, issue and collect badges and/or passes, and document screening results per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and promptly notify site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision as needed.
• Monitor assigned areas for unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized access through presence, observation, and reporting.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter when assigned. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Complete reports such as incident reports, shift activity logs, and/or other documentation in a clear and timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Have at least 6 months of security experience.
• - X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• - Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• - Customer service 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.
• 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.

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.