Security Officer Part Time Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal; York (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: access to shifts

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in York, PA, is seeking a Security Officer Part Time Access Control Specialist. You will monitor entry points, verify badges, and support guest and staff safety while delivering friendly service.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, badge management, responding to alarms, and patrolling the facility. Candidates should have customer service experience and be proficient with computers or tablets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; manage visitor records.
• Respond to incidents following site protocols and alarms.
• Conduct regular patrols of public and staff areas to detect unusual activity.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly communication

Patrols

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Alarm panel experience

Computer/tablet proficiency

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 Part Time Access Control Specialist in York, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a cultural institution, where you will monitor entry points, manage badges and visitor access, respond to alarms, and conduct routine patrols. Your visible presence and welcoming communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a positive experience for guests, staff, and visitors. Bring your computer and customer service skills to a caring, team-oriented culture built on integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

• Access Control/Badge Experience (B201)
  Candidates should have prior experience with access control systems and badge management. This includes familiarity with issuing, tracking, and managing access badges for employees and visitors.

• Alarm Panel Experience (B202)
  Candidates must demonstrate experience with alarm panel systems. This includes knowledge of alarm activation, deactivation, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet (B204)
  Candidates should be proficient in using computers or tablets for daily tasks. This includes familiarity with software applications, email communication, and data entry.

• Customer Service Experience (B219)
  Candidates must possess strong customer service skills. This includes experience in handling customer inquiries, resolving issues, and providing a positive customer experience.

Job Schedule:

• Wed 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thur 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor entry, and maintain accurate visitor and access-control records.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific notification and reporting protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of public areas, staff-only spaces, galleries, entrances, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Communicate professionally with visitors and site personnel while helping maintain orderly access to restricted areas and cultural assets.

Minimum Requirements:

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