Part-Time Security Officer: Flexible Shifts & Growth

Allied Universal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in Philadelphia, PA. The role offers fixed shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts through the scheduling platform to increase earnings, and a base pay of $16.25 per hour.

Position features a daytime schedule with anchor shifts and opportunities to scale to up to 40 hours per week by adding shifts at multiple sites, while maintaining balance with your preferred hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, location‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout galleries, public areas, offices, collection‑adjacent spaces, and the exterior perimeter, documenting observations and reporting unusual activity.
• Assist with visitor flow, access control, and compliance with museum policies, including directing guests to appropriate entrances, exits, and services.
• Help to deter unauthorized access, disruptive behavior, and property damage through a professional presence and timely communication with site leadership and emergency personnel.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in Philadelphia, PA. The role offers fixed shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts through the scheduling platform to increase earnings, and a base pay of $16.25 per hour.

Position features a daytime schedule with anchor shifts and opportunities to scale to up to 40 hours per week by adding shifts at multiple sites, while maintaining balance with your preferred hours.