Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Associate

Allied Universal; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology for shift claiming

Paid training and career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan participation

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Associate in Kutztown, PA. This role offers reliable hours with flexibility to pick up additional shifts. Responsibilities include providing customer service, conducting patrols, and monitoring access points.

Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and be at least 18 years old. Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation and may need a valid driver’s license for driving positions. Join us to contribute to community safety!

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and security-related procedures at the site.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly, documenting observations.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials.
• Communicate operational concerns to leadership.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control and badge experience

Comfortable using a computer or tablet

Alarm panel experience

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Associate in Kutztown, PA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate

$19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

How This Role Works

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or drivers by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, warehouse areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, and assist with the control of entry and exit activity for personnel, visitors, and/or deliveries.
• Support daily operations by communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership regarding incidents, maintenance concerns, and other security‑related matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.