Security Officer - Student Public Safety U-P

Allied Universal•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Student Center Patrol 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 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 with Allied Universal at a leading education location, you will conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, faculty, staff, and visitors with professional customer service. You will communicate clearly, document observations, and respond to concerns with calm teamwork and integrity, backed by a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

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 to students, faculty, staff, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of academic buildings, residence hall exteriors, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter areas, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
Help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity by checking doors, gates, and controlled access points, and by observing and reporting unusual conditions.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, alarms, and/or fire-related notifications, and request additional resources as needed.
Monitor and report security-related concerns such as broken locks, lighting outages, propped doors, and/or hazardous conditions to the appropriate parties.
Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and/or shift activity documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and location requirements.
Provide direction and assistance to community members, including answering questions, offering wayfinding support, and coordinating with campus partners during special events.
Assist with access control duties such as verifying identification, managing visitor sign-in, and/or issuing temporary access credentials when required by site-specific policy.
Operate security-related systems and equipment as assigned, such as radios, access control panels, and/or video monitoring, and report observed concerns.
Support traffic and pedestrian flow during peak periods and/or events, and coordinate with location personnel regarding temporary closures, escorts, and/or crowd management needs.

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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