Security Officer – University Screener

Allied Universal; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Facility Entry Screener in Pittsburgh, PA to help protect students, staff, and visitors while enforcing access procedures on a higher education campus. You will greet individuals, screen entries, respond to incidents, conduct patrols, and document observations to support campus safety and a professional environment.

You will work full time with a daytime to evening schedule and be part of a team dedicated to a people-first approach, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 or older.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, and visitors and enforce access procedures on campus.
• Screen and process individuals entering buildings using access control and visitor management.
• Respond to incidents calmly and contact appropriate campus resources or emergency services.
• Conduct security patrols and presence checks at entry points and nearby areas.
• Complete logs and reports and communicate observations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Alarm panel experience

Access control

Computer/Tablet literacy

Age requirement 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Alarm panel systems

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 – Facility Entry Screener in Pittsburgh, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a higher education location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors while supporting day to day access procedures. You will monitor assigned entry points, conduct routine patrols nearby, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will also respond to alarms and reports, communicate clearly with campus partners, and deliver a people first experience through teamwork, integrity, and reliable service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon03:00 PM – 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM – 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM – 11:00 PMFri07:00 AM – 03:00 PMSun11:45 AM – 04:15 PM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a campus location.
• Screen and process individuals entering designated buildings using approved access control methods, visitor management steps, and package screening procedures as required by site policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate campus resources and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct security-related patrols and presence checks in and around assigned entry points and nearby areas, reporting unusual conditions according to site procedures.
• Complete required logs and reports, communicate relevant observations to site leadership, and support a professional environment by following post orders and de-escalation practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or 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.

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.