Security Officer Temple University Bike patrol

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Bicycle Access Patrol for an assigned site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role provides reliable scheduled hours, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. The position requires a six-month commitment to designated anchor shifts and may offer the opportunity to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $18.30 per hour.

The posted schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The officer provides customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners; patrols campus areas by bicycle; monitors access and activity; responds to incidents; and documents patrols and observations. Candidates must be at least 18 for unarmed roles, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be subject to applicable background and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require candidates to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law.
• Applicants are subject to drug screening to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any licensing requirements imposed by applicable state or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with access control and badges.
• Ability to ride a bike for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners while following site-specific procedures, policies, and applicable emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of campus buildings, academic areas, residence-adjacent locations, parking areas, walkways, and perimeter areas, identifying and reporting unusual conditions.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations, following site-specific protocols and contacting campus resources when needed.
• Monitor access points and observe activity in assigned areas to deter unauthorized entry and support a welcoming campus environment.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations according to Allied Universal and site-specific reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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