Apartment Complex Security Officer

Garda World Security; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay option

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is hiring for an Apartment Complex Security Officer in Philadelphia. You will patrol interiors and exteriors, monitor systems, and enforce access control while delivering hospitality-focused security.

The role emphasizes vigilance, professional presentation, and proactive loss prevention. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of security or related experience, strong reporting skills, and the ability to work shifts including evenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Experience in hospitality, entertainment, or retirement home venues preferred.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough interior and exterior patrols to deter theft and unauthorized access.
• Monitor surveillance and site activity to address issues before escalation.
• Enforce site policies and access control with confidence and composure.
• Greet and verify guests, visitors, and vendors with a hospitality-first approach.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and daily activity logs with high documentation standards.
• Collaborate with site leadership to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Security experience

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Background check

Authorized to work in US

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring an Apartment Complex Security Officer!

We're seeking experienced, detail driven security professionals who take pride in vigilance, presentation, performance and leadership. As a Security Officer, you'll be the standard bearer for safety and hospitality, responsible for proactive loss prevention, site inspections and maintaining a safe environment. This role requires strong situational awareness, sound judgement and the professionalism expected of a senior officer while keeping the guest experience front and center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough interior and exterior patrols, maintaining a visible and professional presence that deters theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access
• Monitor surveillance systems and site activity with a proactive eye, identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalates
• Enforce site policies and access control procedures with confidence and composure, ensuring a seamless experience for guests and staff alike
• Greet and verify guests, visitors, and vendors with a hospitality-first approach while upholding security protocols
• Prepare accurate, detailed incident reports and daily activity logs that reflect the high documentation standards expected at a premier venue
• Partner with site leadership and venue staff to maintain a safe, welcoming environment that reflects GardaWorld's commitment to excellence.

What's in it for you:

Site Location: Philadelphia (Northern Liberties)

Schedule - Full Time Wednesday-Thursday 5PM-11PM. Friday/Saturday 2PM-10PM and Sunday 2PM-10PM.

Competitive hourly wage of $18.50 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options

Qualifications

• Active Driver's License strongly preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional security, military, or law enforcement experience, preferably within a hospitality, entertainment, or retirement home venue environment.
• Exceptional situational awareness and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Proven ability to remain alert and composed throughout long or routine shifts
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Strong report writing skills
• Sharp visual activity and exceptional concentration skillsStrong proficiency with technology
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience - even better!
• You have a state license if required

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you're ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit - someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador - a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, concierge, and even casual roles available.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to be conducted after an offer of employment is extended.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

STATE LICENSE NUMBER: CP-51-MD-0000581-2018