Security Officer Courthouse

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 Courthouse in San Luis Obispo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Screener in a government courthouse location, you will help maintain a secure and welcoming environment by operating X-ray screening equipment, monitoring access points, and communicating professionally with visitors and staff. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting orderly daily operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, court staff, and the public by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals and personal property entering the courthouse using assigned screening equipment and procedures; identify prohibited items and follow established notification and documentation protocols.
• Maintain a professional, calm, and courteous presence at screening checkpoints while directing visitors, answering general questions, and supporting orderly entry into the facility.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with court personnel and law enforcement as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned public areas, entry points, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license 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.

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.

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