Security Officer

Allied Universal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Retirement savings plan

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security company, seeks a Part-Time Security Officer Desk Operations in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves serving clients in educational settings while monitoring access and supporting security protocols. The position allows you to build a flexible schedule and offers opportunities for career growth. Required qualifications include 1+ years of security experience and a high school diploma.

Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and customer service and enjoy benefits like training, financial plans, and exclusive perks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of security-related experience.
• 21+ years of age required.
• Background investigation required.
• Drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk.
• Monitor entry points and report unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and assist with emergency response.
• Maintain accurate front desk logs and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Security monitoring

Incident response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Desk Operations in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Our Front Desk Officers for an educational location serve as the welcoming first point of contact, helping to monitor access, manage visitor interactions, and support security-related protocols with professionalism and care. This role combines strong communication, visibility, and customer service in a people-first culture built on teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.65 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat06: 00 AM - 02:00 PM Sun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by greeting students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or vendors, checking identification and/or visitor records, and following site-specific access procedures.
• Monitor entry points, phones, cameras, and/or front desk activity to help support security-related procedures and report unusual activity or concerns to the appropriate contact.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with emergency response activities and communicating with site contacts when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate front desk logs, visitor information, and incident documentation, and help support daily operations within an educational location through attentive, professional presence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.