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 Screening in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government location, you will help monitor entry points, screen visitors and belongings, and support a professional, welcoming environment through strong communication and attention to detail. This role offers the chance to work with a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, where a caring culture and integrity guide every interaction and every security-related response.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access control practices, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen employees, visitors, and contractors entering the location by following posted screening protocols and reporting unusual items, behaviors, and/or incidents to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, while documenting observations and supporting security-related response procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials or identification as directed by site policy, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter as assigned, noting conditions, assisting with order maintenance, and communicating concerns through proper channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.