Security Screener
New York, New York
Security Screener
New York, New York Position: Type Part Time Req ID: 2025-1321408 Date posted: 01/02/2025Advance your career in security with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, the global leader in security and threat mitigation. Following the acquisition of MSA Security® in 2021, we became the world’s largest non-governmental canine detection company. Specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection, we offer exciting career opportunities for those passionate about canine security. Join our diverse, inclusive, and innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles such as canine officers, handlers, trainers, veterinary technicians, and kennel managers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks.
Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Security Screener. The Security Screener will work with highly intelligent SmartTech x-ray software to inspect items, determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems.
PAY RATE: $22.00 Per Hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
- Inspect items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation
- View images of bags and cargo, using remote screening equipment, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems
- Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
Minimum 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience
- 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.
- Prior work experience in a professional security setting
- 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
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 1 hour per 25 hours worked on a weekly basis
- Eight paid holidays (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more!
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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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Career Path
Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Regional President
- Regional Vice President
- General Manager
- Branch Manager
- Director of Operations
- Client Manager
- Operations Manager
- Field Supervisor
- Shift Supervisor
- Security Professional
We do exciting and fulfilling work that protects people and assets, and that feels good
Rewards
From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.
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