Security Officer – Full-Time Patrol (Cultural Site) Philadelphia

Allied Universal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Assurance to help safeguard clients across cultural institutions and other sites. You will patrol galleries, monitor public spaces, greet visitors, and respond to concerns with professionalism.

This role offers a steady daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a cultural institution.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of galleries, public areas, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas, reporting unusual conditions and maintenance concerns.
• Assist with access control by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access as directed, and helping to maintain orderly visitor flow.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and observations accurately, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and location representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Assurance to help safeguard clients across cultural institutions and other sites. You will patrol galleries, monitor public spaces, greet visitors, and respond to concerns with professionalism.

This role offers a steady daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive, values-driven team.