Security Officer - School Screening Penn Medicine
About The Position
As a Security Officer - School Visitor Screening in West Chester, 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 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 Screener with Allied Universal at an education location, you will greet students, staff, and visitors while supporting security-related entry screening and access procedures. You will remain highly visible at key points, help to identify prohibited items and/or suspicious activity, and communicate concerns promptly to site leadership. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity to every interaction, delivering a caring, people-first experience through teamwork and clear customer service.
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 while conducting entry screening at an education location, including greeting students, staff, and/or visitors, verifying identification, and confirming authorization to enter per site-specific policies.
- Operate screening equipment and perform bag and/or package inspections as required, resolving alarms or prohibited item concerns through approved procedures and escalation.
- Support access control by maintaining visitor logs, issuing temporary credentials as directed, and communicating entry requirements and directional information.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site personnel and/or emergency responders when appropriate and completing required documentation.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the building entrance areas and perimeter to help to deter policy violations and/or suspicious activity, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
