Security Officer - Armed Courthouse

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 - Armed Entry Screener in New Port Richey, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Screener at a government location, where you will greet visitors, manage entry screening, check credentials, monitor access points, and communicate concerns to site leadership and public partners. You will remain highly visible, conduct routine security-related checks, and deliver professional customer service in a fast-paced public setting. You will support a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.50 / 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 personnel by following site-specific screening procedures, policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government location.
• Screen individuals and items entering the facility using authorized screening equipment and methods, verify identification and/or credentials, and control access in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting concerns promptly and coordinating with site representatives as directed.
• Complete required activity logs and incident reports, document screening results as required, and maintain chain of custody for prohibited or restricted items per policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols and/or checks around the facility entrance areas and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years' law enforcement/military police/corrections experience.
• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• A Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.