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 Control in Blountstown, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a corrections location, you will support daily operations by screening visitors and staff, verifying identification and credentials, and monitoring entry points for prohibited items. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that may help to deter incidents, and communicate clearly with site personnel to support prompt responses. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / 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 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 visitors, staff, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen people and property at entry points using walk-through metal detectors, handheld wands, and/or X-ray equipment as assigned, and help to deter prohibited items from entering the location.
• Verify identification, visitor authorizations, and access credentials; issue and track visitor passes and/or entry logs per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting concerns, completing required documentation, and escalating issues through the chain of command.
• Conduct routine checks of screening areas and adjacent access points, maintain a professional post presence, and report maintenance and/or equipment issues to site leadership.

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.