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Security Officer Screening Control

Allied Universal

Columbus, OH • On-site

$19.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Allied Universal rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 2,543 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 113 rated security

Job description

Security Officer Screening Control
Job Locations US-OH-Columbus
Category (Portal Searching) Security Officer Level Workdays Available Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Shifts Available Morning, Afternoon Business Unit AUS
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 Screening Control in Columbus, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy campus location, you will help support a welcoming environment by screening visitors, monitoring entry points, and responding to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to stay visible, communicate clearly, and deliver strong customer service while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue12:30 PM - 08:30 PMFri08:30 PM - 04:30 AMSat08:30 PM - 04:30 AMSun08:30 PM - 04:30 AM

What You'll Do:

    Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or guests by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Screen individuals and/or belongings at designated entry points in accordance with site procedures and applicable post instructions.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate channels when needed.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, as assigned, noting and reporting unusual activity or conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
  • 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.

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.
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
2026-1632823

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US

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