Security Officer - Flex Patrol Response

Allied Universal • Allentown, PA

21h • $19

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Flex Patrol Response in Allentown, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, 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 an unarmed patrol officer in a residential location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will greet residents and visitors with strong customer service, communicate clearly with your team, and document observations using a computer or tablet. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction while supporting an agile, reliable, and innovative team.

Requirements

• Have 1+ Years' Law Enforcement Experience OR 2+ Years' Security Supervisor/Manager Experience OR 3+ Years' Security Experience.
• 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

• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
• Alarm Panel Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a residential care setting.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation and notifying onsite leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior corridors, common areas, entrances, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by monitoring doors and entry points, greeting and directing visitors, and assisting with visitor sign-in procedures per location requirements.
• Document and report observations, incidents, and patrol activities in a timely manner, including communicating unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and/or suspicious activity to the appropriate contacts.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED