Security Officer - Temple College Patrol Officer

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While 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 we serve. Job Description As a Security Officer - After-Hours Patrol Officer in Philadelphia, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a higher-education campus location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, support access control and badge checks, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with students, staff, and visitors while delivering strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, and always acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• 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 and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of academic buildings, residence hall exteriors, common areas, and parking locations to help to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and observe for unusual conditions such as propped doors, unauthorized gatherings, and/or suspicious behavior, then take appropriate action within post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, documenting observations, and/or notifying campus contacts and emergency services as directed.
• Complete required reports and logs, communicate notable activity to the site supervisor, and support security-related investigations by preserving observations and/or relevant information.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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