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 - Security Screener in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Screener at a financial institution location, you will help maintain a professional environment by managing entry screening, monitoring access points, and responding to alarms and other security-related activity. You will stay highly visible, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and document observations and incidents. Allied Universal is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.27 / 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 and employees at a financial institution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen individuals entering the facility by verifying identification, confirming authorization to enter, directing foot traffic, and addressing questions in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and documenting actions taken per site procedures.
• Monitor designated entry points and public areas using available tools such as cameras, alarms, and/or access control systems, and report irregular activity per post orders to help to deter unwanted activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of lobbies, ATM areas, and the exterior perimeter as assigned, noting and reporting maintenance, access, and/or security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2+ years of law enforcement, military police, and/or corrections experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• X-Ray screening 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.

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.