Security Officer Full Time Alarm Panel Monitoring

AUS; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Alarm Panel Monitoring in Allentown, PA. This role involves monitoring alarm panels, patrolling, and ensuring a welcoming environment while delivering strong customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.

The position requires attention to safety, clear communication, and the ability to lift 20 pounds as needed. Schedule includes Daytime shifts with steady hours.

Qualifications

• Access control/badge management experience preferred.
• Alarm panel operations and monitoring experience preferred.
• Familiarity with using computers/tablets for daily tasks.
• CPR certification preferred; First Aid also valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a tech/media/telecom site while adhering to security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, offices, common areas, and parking areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity per site procedures to maintain order.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify site contacts or emergency responders as directed.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain activity logs for patrols and incidents.

Skills

Access Control/Badge Experience

Alarm Panel Experience

Comfortable Using Computer/Tablet

CPR Certification

Customer Service Experience

Lifting 20+ lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Alarm Panel Monitoring in Allentown, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and team members, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thur08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Additional Qualifications (Beneficial to Position)

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are considered beneficial for candidates applying for positions at [Your Company Name]:

• Access Control/Badge Experience (B201) Candidates should have prior experience with access control systems and badge management.
• Alarm Panel Experience (B202) Familiarity with alarm panel operations and monitoring is required.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet (B204) Proficiency in using computers or tablets for daily tasks is essential.
• CPR Certification (B205) Candidates must possess a valid CPR certification.
• Customer Service Experience (B219) Previous experience in customer service roles is highly beneficial.
• Ability to Lift More Than 20 lbs (B209) Candidates should be physically capable of lifting items weighing more than 20 pounds.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology, media, and telecommunications location while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, offices, common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify and report unusual conditions or policy concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, helping to maintain an orderly environment for personnel and guests.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, and observations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfortably using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification 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 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.

Closing

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.