Security Officer - School Monitor

Allied Universal • Shaler Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer (Education) in Glenshaw, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join Allied Universal at a welcoming front desk location supporting an educational environment, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This role is ideal for someone who values communication, teamwork, and integrity, and enjoys being a reliable presence who helps create a positive experience for students, staff, and guests.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access at the front desk by greeting students, staff, visitors, and vendors, verifying credentials, and following visitor management procedures for the location.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through proper communication channels when needed.
• Support a professional front office presence by documenting daily activity, answering incoming calls, and reporting unusual or suspicious activity to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Help to deter unauthorized access and security-related concerns through attentive observation of entry areas, adherence to post instructions, and consistent application of assigned responsibilities.

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