Security Officer Building Front Desk

Allied Universal•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Building Front Desk in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you will serve and safeguard clients at an education-focused location. You will create a welcoming, professional first impression by monitoring access, greeting visitors, and supporting security-related procedures. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service and clear communication, helping maintain an organized environment through teamwork, integrity, and a caring, people-first approach. This is a full-time position with a stated pay rate of $18.60 per hour. The schedule lists Monday and Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements depend on state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required before employment.
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors; verify access according to site-specific procedures; and direct guests appropriately.
Monitor entry activity, visitor logs, access control systems, alarms, and other security-related equipment from a stationary front-desk post; report irregularities and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
Follow site-specific security policies and procedures, including visitor management, credential verification, package and delivery coordination, and communication of building access requirements.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events, notifying Allied Universal leadership, site contacts, and/or emergency responders as directed.
Maintain accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation, and communicate clearly and professionally to support a welcoming and orderly environment.