Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer - West Chester, PA

OPS Security Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) benefits

Job summary

OPS Security Group is seeking a Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer in West Chester, PA. The role is part-time with per diem hours, requiring a minimum of 16 hours per month and scheduling on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities include providing high-end customer service, responding to emergencies, deterring crime, conducting patrols, and maintaining incident reports. A valid DL, HS diploma, and ability to pass background checks and drug screens are required.

Qualifications

• DL required and valid
• High school diploma or GED required
• About 1 year security experience recommended
• Must pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable transportation required
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must pass background check, urinalysis and OPS training

Responsibilities

• Delivering high end customer service
• Responding to emergencies
• Deterring and preventing crime
• Performing ingress/egress control procedures
• Investigating incidents
• Completing daily logs and incident reports
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Building and maintaining rapport with clients, guests and coworkers
• De-escalating conflicts
• Detaining suspects
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma or GED

Security experience

Drug screen

Written and oral communication

Reliable transportation

Use of force knowledge

Background investigation/ urinalysis

OPS training requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer - West Chester, PA

Job Category: SECURITY SERVICES

Requisition Number: PERDI001620

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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West Chester, PA 19382, USA

Description

** As a Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer, you will work on an as needed basis. Each week you will provide your supervisor with your availability and they will schedule you in when shift coverage is needed. Per diem officers are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month **

Job Summary:

In this role Unarmed Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO’s may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.

Job Duties / Essential Functions:

• Delivering high end customer service
• Responding to emergencies
• Deterring and preventing crime
• Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
• Investigating incidents
• Completing daily logs and incident reports
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
• De-escalating conflicts
• Detaining suspects
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:

• Current and valid DL
• High school diploma or GED
• (1) year experience in security recommended
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Appearance:

• Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance
• Beards are not permitted. Mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed. Mustaches may not extend down onto the upper lip area or down the sides past the juncture of the upper and lower lip lines. Mustaches will not extend beyond the corner of the mouth more than 3/8 th inch. Handlebars are not allowed.
• Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more that ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.
Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Ability to work under stress / pressure
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear a uniform

Our Mission:

To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues:

People First:Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.

Servant Leadership:Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.

Accountability:Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.

Diligence:Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.

Integrity:Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Benefits: OPS Security Group offers competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR/AED Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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