Security Officer - Visitor Screening

Allied Universal • Niles, OH

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Visitor Screening in Niles, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Screener with Allied Universal at an aero and defense location, you will greet employees and visitors, support entry screening and access procedures, and help monitor assigned areas for security-related concerns. You will communicate clearly, document observations, and coordinate with site contacts to help reduce incidents. This role calls for an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, backed by a caring, people-first culture and teamwork with integrity.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct screening of personnel, visitors, and/or deliveries entering controlled areas, including verification of identification, authorization, and required documentation in accordance with location policies.
• Monitor entry points and screening areas, maintain awareness of unusual activity, and help to deter unauthorized access by applying established screening protocols and escalation steps.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site contacts and public emergency services when directed by procedures.
• Complete required reports and logs such as screening results, incident documentation, and shift activity updates, and communicate status changes to Allied Universal supervision and/or site representatives.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED