Front Desk Security Officer – Education Campus Growth

Allied Universal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Building Front Desk in Philadelphia, PA to welcome students and staff, verify access, and monitor entry activity at an education location. You will provide professional customer service and uphold security procedures in a collaborative environment.

The role is full time with a daytime/overnight schedule, offering an hourly pay rate of $18.60. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and pass background checks and drug screening as required by law.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements per state/local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at the front desk of an education-focused location by greeting students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors; verifying access per site procedures; directing guests appropriately.
• Monitor entry activity, visitor logs, access control systems, alarms, and other security-related equipment from a front-desk post; report irregularities.
• Carry out site-specific security policies including visitor management, credential verification, package coordination, and access requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other events calmly; notify leadership and emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation with clear communication.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Building Front Desk in Philadelphia, PA to welcome students and staff, verify access, and monitor entry activity at an education location. You will provide professional customer service and uphold security procedures in a collaborative environment.

The role is full time with a daytime/overnight schedule, offering an hourly pay rate of $18.60. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and pass background checks and drug screening as required by law.