Security Officer

Allied Universal; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Seven Paid Holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer in Lancaster, PA. You will safeguard clients across industries, perform access control, badge management, and provide responsive customer service.

The role requires 18+ (21+ for armed) with a high school diploma or 5 years' verifiable experience, background check, and drug screening. Compensation is $11.33 per hour, with benefits and a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience
• Background check to comply with laws and company policy
• Drug screen as applicable by law and policy
• Driver's license required for driving positions only

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while following safety and security procedures and site policies
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and effectively
• Perform regular and random patrols of the facility and perimeter

Skills

Access Control

Badge Management

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Pay Rate: $11.33 / Hour

• Access Control/Badge Experience
  Candidates should have prior experience with access control systems and badge management. This includes familiarity with issuing, tracking, and managing access badges for employees and visitors.

• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet
  Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in using computers or tablets. This includes the ability to navigate software applications, manage emails, and utilize digital communication tools effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
  A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; 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. For more information: www.aus.com