Security Officer - X-Ray Baggage Screener - Lower Manhattan

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 - X-Ray Baggage Screener in Lower Manhattan, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. 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 government location, you will greet visitors, verify credentials, and support entry screening that helps identify prohibited items. You will maintain a visible presence, conduct routine patrols in assigned areas, and document observations while providing clear, respectful communication. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity, you will be agile and reliable as you help deliver a smooth, professional security-related experience.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $30.55 / 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 and staff by following site-specific access control and screening procedures, including verifying identification and inspecting bags or parcels as required.
• Operate walk-through metal detectors, hand-held wands, x-ray equipment, and/or other screening tools in accordance with post orders, and report prohibited or suspicious items per policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with onsite personnel and emergency responders when appropriate.
• Complete required logs and reports, document screening activity and unusual occurrences, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and/or site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, building entry points, and nearby perimeter locations to help to deter policy violations and support order at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security experience.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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.