Security Officer Entry Screening

Allied Universal; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth and paid training

Health benefits and retirement plan

Exclusive perks and discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Entry Screening in Somerset, PA. You will protect clients across healthcare settings by monitoring entry points, verifying access, and delivering exceptional customer service to staff, patients, and visitors.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. As part of our team, you will support incident response, document security activity, and uphold site policies while helping create a welcoming,

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to patients, employees, visitors, and vendors per site policies.
• Monitor access points and verify identities according to location requirements.
• Communicate clearly and document security-related activity.
• Respond calmly to incidents following healthcare location procedures.

Responsibilities

• Access control: verify IDs and issue temporary credentials.
• Patrol entrances, restricted areas, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor alarms and surveillance systems, report unusual activity.
• Coordinate with emergency responders when needed.
• Provide assistance and directions to staff, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Patrol procedures

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 Entry Screening in Somerset, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a healthcare location, you will help maintain a secure, welcoming environment by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access, and supporting visitors, patients, and staff with exceptional customer service. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, document security-related activity, and partner with the team to help deter incidents. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative culture built on integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 04:30 AM - 01:30 PM
• Wed: 04:30 AM - 01:30 PM
• Thur: 04:30 AM - 01:30 PM
• Fri: 04:30 AM - 01:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, patients, visitors, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a healthcare location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, monitoring visitor entry, issuing temporary access credentials, and directing individuals according to site-specific requirements.
• Monitor access points, alarms, and surveillance systems; report unusual activity, unauthorized access attempts, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established healthcare location procedures and coordinating with emergency responders when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, restricted areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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.
• 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.