Security Officer - Flex Academic Reception CCP

Allied Universal•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Flex Academic Reception in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Security Professional at an education location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors while supporting a welcoming, security-related presence. You will manage access control and badge checks, monitor entry activity, assist with basic computer or tablet tasks, and communicate clearly with campus partners when concerns arise. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring culture that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
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.

Nice To Haves

Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 an educational location.
Staff the front desk to control access by greeting and screening visitors, confirming appointments and/or authorization, and issuing temporary credentials according to site policy.
Monitor lobby and entry activity, assist with directing foot traffic, and help to deter unauthorized entry by maintaining a professional presence at the reception area.
Answer telephones and/or radios, relay messages, and coordinate with campus contacts and Allied Universal supervision regarding routine requests and unusual activity.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with medical response notifications and documenting actions taken.
Complete required reports such as visitor logs, incident reports, and shift activity logs in a timely manner.
Observe and report hazards, suspicious behavior, and policy violations to appropriate personnel, following escalation procedures.
Assist with key control, package drop-off procedures, and lost and found processes in accordance with site guidelines.

Benefits

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.

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