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Security Officer - X-Ray Entry Screener - Lower Manhattan

Allied Universal
New York City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Feb 2026
💰 $61,100/yr

About the role

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 - X-Ray Entry 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. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a government location where you will welcome visitors, manage access points, and conduct screening activities such as bag checks, magnetometer walkthroughs, and x-ray review as assigned. You will stay highly visible, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and guests to help identify prohibited items and reduce incidents. Bring teamwork, integrity, and a people-first mindset to every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $30.55 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed07:45 AM - 05:15 PMSat07:45 AM - 05:15 PMSun07:45 AM - 05:15 PM

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 carrying out security-related screening procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
  • Screen entrants at designated access points by checking identification and/or credentials, managing visitor logs, and directing authorized visitors to the proper areas.
  • Conduct security-related screening of persons and belongings using approved methods and equipment, including monitoring for prohibited items and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts and requesting assistance from site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
  • Complete timely documentation such as incident reports, shift logs, and screening activity records, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and oncoming personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and provide proof of diploma or GED.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
  • Customer service experience 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.

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

2026-1534536

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