Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Checkpoint

Allied Universal • Palmer Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for an assigned commercial real estate reception checkpoint in Easton, Pennsylvania. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift with a six-month commitment, plus the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow employees to increase their hours, potentially up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The pay rate is $14.86 per hour.

The officer provides customer service at a commercial real estate front desk while following site-specific security procedures. Duties include greeting and verifying visitors, issuing credentials, maintaining visitor and delivery records, monitoring access and lobby activity, responding to incidents and alarms, and communicating with building management, tenants, and company leadership. Applicants must be at least 18 for unarmed roles, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and undergo a background investigation and drug screen as permitted by law. Licensing may be required depending on applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require being at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.
• The assigned anchor shift requires a six-month commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred; candidates should be able to discuss handling customer inquiries, complaints, and solutions.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred; familiarity with common applications such as Microsoft Office and email is relevant.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred, including familiarity with security protocols and access policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and/or employees at a commercial real estate front desk while following site-specific security procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and/or appointments, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and delivery records.
• Monitor access to the location, observe lobby activity and security-related systems, and report unusual conditions or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established emergency response procedures.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, provide general location information, and communicate professionally with building management, tenants, and Allied Universal leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED