Mobile Search Officer

Allied Universal® is hiring a Mobile Search Officer. The Mobile Search Officer will operate and screen all incoming delivery vehicles to our customer’s facilities, using the Vehicle Search Truck. The Mobile Search Officer ensures all vehicles and cargo are properly screened for explosives, hazardous materials, narcotics, weapons, or other contraband.

Must Have

Valid Driver's License

6 months of verifiable security experience

Pay: $16.00 per hour, DailyPay or Weekly Pay options available

Part‑time position

Zip Code: 77002 (required)

Responsibilities

Conduct safety checks

Direct the vehicle to be inspected to the proper location to perform visual inspection

Observe any traffic (pedestrians or vehicles) during the scan process and alert Mobile Search personnel of impending safety concerns

Operate the Scan Drive system to navigate between the Search Vehicle and Target Vehicle

Initialize system electronics and X‑ray machine

Evaluate X‑ray images to determine if hazards or contraband exist

Determine which X‑ray images will be archived, printed, or discarded

Follow protocols in case a suspicious package or improvised explosive device (IED) is found; close down operations, cease operations and evacuate facility

Resolve conflicts when encountering a vehicle driver that is belligerent, offensive, or uncooperative; deny entry to the receiving docks if necessary

Deny entry to drivers without proper identification or with drugs or weapons present in the vehicle

Perform daily and weekly maintenance inspections of all required equipment

Operate Boom Control Box for travel and to deploy the detector and attach the safety gates

Qualifications

Must possess one or more of the following:

Associate’s degree or technical certification in mechanical or electrical field of study

Minimum of one (1)‑year work experience utilizing X‑ray technology in a security screening setting

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Active listening skills

Assess and evaluate situations effectively

Identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Write informative, clearly, and accurately

Planning and organizing skills

Problem solving skills

Encourage effective teamwork

Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

Attending to detail

Leadership skills

Ability to cooperate and work with others

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Arts or Science) in Criminal Justice, IT, Security or General management

Technical School graduate with an aptitude for automotive, mechanical, or electrical skills

Military experience as a police officer or any other field that emphasized observation and investigation skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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.

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