Security Officer - Flex Checkpoint Screening

About This Role

Serve and safeguard clients by carrying out security procedures, screening visitors, and supporting access control at a government location. This role involves maintaining a welcoming and controlled entry point while ensuring compliance with security policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, and packages using approved screening methods and equipment
• Operate walkthrough metal detectors, handheld wands, and X-ray screening equipment
• Inspect bags, parcels, and other items, addressing alarms in a calm manner
• Verify identification, credentials, or access authorization prior to entry
• Maintain visitor logs, screening logs, and incident documentation
• Respond to incidents and critical situations, coordinating with on-site personnel and public responders
• Control access through doors, gates, and screening lanes to deter unauthorized entry or prohibited items
• Conduct regular and random patrols around facility entrance areas, public spaces, and perimeter
• Communicate professionally with the public and site personnel, providing directions and de-escalation assistance

Requirements

• 3+ years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience OR a college degree
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21+ years of age (for armed roles) or 18+ years of age (for unarmed roles)
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Ability to pass a drug screen

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience

Nice to Have

• State, county, or city issued security license
• Customer service experience

Benefits