Security Officer College Campus Patrol

Allied Universal • Wyomissing, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. 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 served. As a Security Officer Patrol Associate in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as College Campuses. This role involves joining Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a college campus, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support visitors and staff with strong customer service and communication. In a caring, team-driven culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will play a meaningful role in daily site operations.

Requirements

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and public areas, assisting with authorized entry, visitor direction, and adherence to location rules and post instructions.
• Support Allied Universal protocols by communicating clearly with site contacts, fellow personnel, and/or emergency services during routine operations and elevated situations.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees