via Icims
$55K - 70K a year
Manage visitor entry by verifying credentials, conduct rounds, respond to alarms, and document activities.
At least 1 year security experience, high school diploma or GED, preferred security license and alarm panel experience.
Overview 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Entrance Screening Desk in Melville, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal as a Screener supporting a busy location where you will welcome visitors, verify credentials, manage entry procedures, and help maintain controlled access. You will stay visible at key checkpoints, conduct routine rounds nearby as needed, respond to alarms and/or notifications, and document activity using a computer or tablet. Bring strong customer service and clear communication while working with a team that values integrity, innovation, agility, and reliability. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM 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 clients, visitors, and/or staff by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities. Conduct entry screening activities such as checking identification and credentials, managing sign-in processes, and verifying authorization for access to controlled areas. Operate and/or monitor screening equipment and perform bag, package, and/or handheld screening in accordance with post orders and privacy expectations. Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through the chain of command and documenting actions taken. Complete required reports and logs such as screening results, visitor entries, incident notes, and unusual activity observations to help to deter unauthorized access and/or policy violations. Minimum Requirements: Have 1+ years of security-related experience. Provide proof of high school diploma or GED as required by the client. A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred. Alarm panel experience is preferred. Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, 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. Closing 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. Requisition ID 2026-1548936
This job posting was last updated on 3/16/2026